Essex Go Bragh Parade

We’re officially thinking GREEN here at Essex Park and Recreation, and that can only mean one thing…
the Essex Go Bragh Irish Parade is just under two months away!

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ Step-off at 11:00 AM
📍 Starting at Essex Town Hall, right through Essex Village

This beloved, family-friendly tradition is one of our favorite days of the year, and we truly hope you’ll join us for a morning filled with Irish spirit, community pride, and plenty of smiles. It’s been wonderful to hear from many past participants and a bunch of new ones already—thank you for the excitement and enthusiasm!

✨ Please let us know as soon as possible if your group can participate this year.
The more marchers, the merrier!

🎉 Announcing Our 2026 Grand Marshal 🎉

Essex Park and Recreation is proud to announce that the America 250 Semi-Quincentennial Committee has been selected as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Essex Go Bragh Parade!

This honor recognizes the committee’s incredible work in planning and coordinating local initiatives for America 250, the nationwide commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026. Their efforts highlight Essex’s rich history while creating inclusive, educational, and community-focused opportunities for residents of all ages.

Members of the Essex America 250 Semi-Quincentennial Committee include:
• Stacia Libby
• Melissa Josefiak
• Jacqui Hubbard
• Alison Brinkmann
• Maria Lucarelli
• Courtney Parkerson
• Carolyn Crehan
• Elijah Arsenault
• Alyson Finnegan

🍀 Parade Details

The Grand Marshals will lead the parade through Essex Village on Saturday, March 21, stepping off at 11:00 AM from Essex Town Hall, traveling through the village to Ferry Street, turning up Pratt Street, and disbursing at Cross Street.

This signature spring event will once again feature a lively mix of Irish dancers, pipers and drum corps, local nonprofits, businesses, students, scouting organizations, sports teams, and community groups—and we’d love to add your group to that list!

Everyone is welcome to attend, and community members are encouraged to gather a group and march. Wear green, bring banners, wave flags, play music, and show off your Essex pride! 🍀🇺🇸

📞 Interested or have questions?
Please contact Mary Ellen Barnes
📧 mbarnes@essexct.gov
📞 860-767-4340 x110

And please feel free to share this invitation with any other community groups, sports teams, businesses, or organizations who might want to join the fun—have them reach out for more information!

We can’t wait to celebrate Irish heritage, American history, and our amazing Essex community with you.
Let’s make 2026 our biggest and best parade yet!

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