Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Delaware Avenue @ 2 PM
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Delaware Avenue @ 2 PM
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The United Irish American Association of Erie County (UIAA) has elected Mark R. O’Neill of Hamburg, to be Grand Marshal of the 2013 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. The Parade is on Sunday, March 17th at 2PM on Delaware Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Richard J. Malone at Saint Joseph’s Cathedral at 10:30AM before the line up for the Parade begins.
Mark has named his wife Barbara, daughters Kursten and Caitlin and long time friend Garry Johnson (President of the UIAA) as his Deputy Marshals. Mark is currently the Assistant Chairman of the Executive Committee of the UIAA. His contributions to the UIAA and Saint Patrick’s Day Parade started before joining the Executive Committee. He has been a long time parade marshal including assistance with crowd control and parade line up. In addition, he has taken on the task of announcing at the reviewing stand. In recent years, Mr. O’Neill has developed and maintained the website for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Mark is the 7th of eight children of the late Virginia (Dubey) and the late Robert E. O’Neill. His father Robert, a veteran of World War II was born on Hayward Street in the “Old First Ward” where he attended St. Bridget’s Church and school. Mark grew up on Teresa Place in South Buffalo. Living four houses from Caz Park he played every sport available. He attended St. John the Evangelist grammar school (K-8) and graduated from Bishop Timon High School in 1977. He played on hockey championship teams in the Queen City League in the late 60’s through the mid 70’s and played hockey at Timon and Canisius College. While attending Canisius College, he tended bar at the Buffalo Irish Center. In 1979, he left Buffalo for Alfred State College; he was a resident assistant (RA), received The Outstanding Senior Award and attained an Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology. He started working for Tennessee Gas Pipeline in June of 1980 and 32 years later with a couple of relocations is still employed with Tennessee Gas as a project manager. Mark completed his Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology at Empire State College in 1988. He is an active member in two professional societies, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and the American Welding Society (AWS). He is a member of the Springville Country Club, the Hamburg Men’s Golf Club, the Buffalo Irish Center and the West Seneca Social Club.
Mark and his wife Barbara (Mulertt) reside in Hamburg, NY. Barbara is the CFO & COO of Alliance Advisory Group, an insurance and financial services firm in Buffalo. Mark’s daughter, Kursten, lives in Long Beach, CA and his younger daughter, Caitlin, lives in Colden, NY. While Mr. O’Neill’s immediate family and good friend are deputy marshals, his brothers and sisters will travel to Buffalo for the parade and lead the other relatives and friends joining in the parade down Delaware Ave.
Mark has named his wife Barbara, daughters Kursten and Caitlin and long time friend Garry Johnson (President of the UIAA) as his Deputy Marshals. Mark is currently the Assistant Chairman of the Executive Committee of the UIAA. His contributions to the UIAA and Saint Patrick’s Day Parade started before joining the Executive Committee. He has been a long time parade marshal including assistance with crowd control and parade line up. In addition, he has taken on the task of announcing at the reviewing stand. In recent years, Mr. O’Neill has developed and maintained the website for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Mark is the 7th of eight children of the late Virginia (Dubey) and the late Robert E. O’Neill. His father Robert, a veteran of World War II was born on Hayward Street in the “Old First Ward” where he attended St. Bridget’s Church and school. Mark grew up on Teresa Place in South Buffalo. Living four houses from Caz Park he played every sport available. He attended St. John the Evangelist grammar school (K-8) and graduated from Bishop Timon High School in 1977. He played on hockey championship teams in the Queen City League in the late 60’s through the mid 70’s and played hockey at Timon and Canisius College. While attending Canisius College, he tended bar at the Buffalo Irish Center. In 1979, he left Buffalo for Alfred State College; he was a resident assistant (RA), received The Outstanding Senior Award and attained an Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology. He started working for Tennessee Gas Pipeline in June of 1980 and 32 years later with a couple of relocations is still employed with Tennessee Gas as a project manager. Mark completed his Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology at Empire State College in 1988. He is an active member in two professional societies, The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and the American Welding Society (AWS). He is a member of the Springville Country Club, the Hamburg Men’s Golf Club, the Buffalo Irish Center and the West Seneca Social Club.
Mark and his wife Barbara (Mulertt) reside in Hamburg, NY. Barbara is the CFO & COO of Alliance Advisory Group, an insurance and financial services firm in Buffalo. Mark’s daughter, Kursten, lives in Long Beach, CA and his younger daughter, Caitlin, lives in Colden, NY. While Mr. O’Neill’s immediate family and good friend are deputy marshals, his brothers and sisters will travel to Buffalo for the parade and lead the other relatives and friends joining in the parade down Delaware Ave.
The 2013 Parade is dedicated to:
the Memory of Lt. Thomas Masterson Sr.
Tom was a police officer in the City of Buffalo for 46 years. Lt. Masterson was a member of the UIAA Executive Committee for many years and served as Sergeant at Arms. He brought humor and level headed reasoning to meetings. Even before being elected to serve on the Executive Committee, he served many years as the advisor on traffic issues and the parade route. His friends, working on the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, sadly miss Tom. Tom’s wife Kathy along with their children and a large group of family and friends will march in his honor on March 17th.
Grand Marshal, wife and other UIAA members meet with Buffalo's New Bishop and have a group photo:
February 11, 2013
The 2013 Parade Mass:
Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Richard J. Malone at Saint Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, March 17th at 10:30AM before the line up for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Richard J. Malone at Saint Joseph’s Cathedral on Sunday, March 17th at 10:30AM before the line up for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
International Recognition:
The Parade receives recognition and accolades and in a letter to Mayor Brown and in an article in the magazine "Ireland of the Welcomes" published in Dublin, Ireland. (read it).
The Parade receives recognition and accolades and in a letter to Mayor Brown and in an article in the magazine "Ireland of the Welcomes" published in Dublin, Ireland. (read it).
Parade Information:
Please contact us through the website "contact us" or call Brigid Knott @ 716-875-0282
Please contact us through the website "contact us" or call Brigid Knott @ 716-875-0282
Parade Day Vendors:
Street vendors are required to have a permit. All inquiries related to permits should be directed to Tom Young @ 716-913-3527.
Street vendors are required to have a permit. All inquiries related to permits should be directed to Tom Young @ 716-913-3527.
Golf Outing:
Caz Golf Course
July 12, 2013
more details to come
July 12, 2013
more details to come
Party:
The Caberet Night (Valentine's Party)
February 8, 2013 at the Irish Center
from 7:30 to 11 PM
Music by "Silver X-treme"
Beer, Wine, Soda
donation $20.
For tickets call 875-0282 or 574-0367
The Caberet Night (Valentine's Party)
February 8, 2013 at the Irish Center
from 7:30 to 11 PM
Music by "Silver X-treme"
Beer, Wine, Soda
donation $20.
For tickets call 875-0282 or 574-0367
We are:
A volunteer organization with no paid employees. The Parade expenses are totally subsidized by donations from area residents, local businesses and political leaders
A volunteer organization with no paid employees. The Parade expenses are totally subsidized by donations from area residents, local businesses and political leaders
Donations:
United Irish-American Assn.
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
View Donantion Levels and Sponsorship Opportunities
United Irish-American Assn.
245 Abbott Road
Buffalo, N.Y. 14220
View Donantion Levels and Sponsorship Opportunities
UIAA Mission:
To conduct a great religious, patriotic, and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country.
To conduct a great religious, patriotic, and civic event in Buffalo that honors Saint Patrick and displays the Irish contributions to our community and country.