Essex Go Bragh Parade

The Essex Park and Recreation Commission is pleased to announce that the members of the Essex America 250 Semi-Quincentennial Committee have been selected to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Essex Go Bragh Parade, to be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The Grand Marshals will lead the parade through the Village of Essex on Saturday, March 21. The parade will step off at 11:00 a.m. from Essex Town Hall, travel through the village to Ferry Street, turn up Pratt Street, and disburse at Cross Street. This annual tradition is the signature event of Essex Park and Recreation’s spring season and will feature a variety of parade units, including Irish dancers, pipers and drum corps, local nonprofits, businesses, students, scouting organizations, and sports groups. All are welcome to attend. Community members interested in participating are encouraged to gather a group and march.

The Essex America 250 Semi-Quincentennial Committee is comprised of:

• Stacia Libby

• Melissa Josefiak

• Jacqui Hubbard

• Alison Brinkmann

• Maria Lucarelli

• Courtney Parkerson

• Carolyn Crehan

• Elijah Arsenault

• Alyson Finnegan

The selection recognizes the committee’s dedication to planning and coordinating local initiatives connected to America 250, the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The term semi-quincentennial refers to a 250-year anniversary. Essex’s America 250 Committee is working to develop inclusive, educational, and community-focused opportunities that highlight the town’s history and encourage civic reflection as part of this historic milestone.For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Barnes at 860-767-4340 x110 or mbarnes@essexct.gov.