Video: Happy St. Patrick’s Day memories in Morristown

March 17, 2020

While the pandemic pre-empted this year’s Morris County St. Patrick’s Parade, the virus can’t stop us from wearin’ the green and marching around our living rooms to celebrate the holiday.

To help everyone do that, here are some festive video- and photo highlights from past parades in Morristown.

There is talk about rescheduling the parade for Sept. 19, 2020. Let’s hope the coronavirus is far in the rear-view mirror by then.

In the meantime…Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

The 2019 parade, videos by Jeff Sovelove for MorristownGreen.com. Click icon on upper right to toggle through clips:

The 2019 parade, videos by Penny Lopez for MorristownGreen.com. Click icon on upper right to toggle through clips:

The 2018 parade, videos by Jeff Sovelove for MorristownGreen.com. Click icon on upper right to toggle through clips:

Slideshow photos from 2019 by Katharine Boyle. Click/ hover on images for captions:

A hearty hello at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Grand Marshal Father Patrick 'Paddy' O'Donovan at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Stepping up at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

St. Patrick at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

BEST DRESSED at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

John Murphy's famous green fire truck at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

RIDE 'EM COWGIRL! The 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

The 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Band plays at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Looking sharp at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Fire & Rescue at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Young spectator at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Crowd lines the clubhouse turn at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

St. Patrick's banner at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Enjoying the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Nice lid, at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

Taking in the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

In the driver's seat, at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

MorristownGreen.com at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

WHERE'S THE FIRE? The 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

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Slideshow photos from 2019 by Jeff Sovelove. Click/ hover on images for captions:

Wick Hegarty, An Clar, Lenahan and Heritage Irish Dance Schools at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Skating Club of Morris, NJ, at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Father Patrick "Paddy" O'Donovan, the 2019 Parade Grand Marshal at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

A four legged parade goer appreciating the music at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Jake, 11, of Morristown shows off his St. Patrick's best at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Maggie, 1, of Morristown, dancing to Paddy and the Pale Boys at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

The Thomas Jefferson/Sussex Avenue School Band at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Gov. Phil Murphy greets the parade committee members at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Lucas, 3, of Boonton chills during the music at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty and First Lady Mary Dougherty with Morris Township Mayor Jeff Grayzel at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11th Dist.) greets state Assemblymen Tom Giblin of Middlesex County at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Irish wolf hounds at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Sean, 4, of Rockaway and his mom at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Father Patrick "Paddy" O'Donovan, center, the 2019 Parade Grand Marshal at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Parade panorama at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Jersey Juggler at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Molly Malone's at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

The Dublin Pub at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

Gov. Phil Murphy with state Assemblymen Tom Giblin at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

A leprechaun at the 2019 Morris County St. Patrick's Parade. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

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2 COMMENTS

Carol Sutton Willadsen March 18, 2020 at 2:15 pm

Thank you for this wonderful trip back to my hometown from here in northern California. Holed up during the mandatory shelter in place and this video gave me such a boost. Great memories.
Margret Brady March 18, 2020 at 12:29 am

Just what I needed to cheer me up today, as I watch by myself dressed in Green and wearing my shamrock jewelry. Thank you Kevin.

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