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| Bro. Donald Monheim and his lady...as shamrocks! |
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| Dancing Leprechauns |
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| Brother President Korta Flying the Banner |
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| Bro. Koller marching as the kids favorite the Zuleika Grotto No. 10 Dragon Unit |
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| Out Driver Bro. John Bukowski |
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| The Head of the Column |
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| Prophet Daniel J. Di Natale, Bro. Schriven, and Bro. Donald Monheim |
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| 80,000 People!!!!!! |
Sunday March 15th the City of Buffalo celebrated Saint Patrick’s day with the 75th Annual Parade. This iconic event is one of the largest in the United States, this year alone it attracted some 80,000 people to downtown Buffalo. This event is organized by the United Irish-American Association in Buffalo - www.buffalostpatricksdayparade.com and spans from Niagara Square to North Street, some two miles. This is the first time in a very long time that the Masons of Buffalo marched in the parade. Brothers from first and Second Erie gathered with their families to decorate the float and take part in a wonderful afternoon…even though it was cold..and rainy.
The float and Units was sponsored by our own Ronald J. Keel Fellowcraft Club and the Zuleika Grotto No.10. Special thanks need to go to Brother President Jon Korta for organizing the event, Right Worshipful Robert Chapmen for bringing the Grotto unit gear for us to use, and Brother John Budoswki for organizing the float with his wife and kids. All in all we had some 15 or so Masons and their family members out in the parade. The response was very positive from both the parade organizers and the crowd. One of the organizers told me that is was wonderful to see the Masons back. We even got recognized by Sen. Chuck Schumer!
I look forward to doing it again. I know we will have even more Brothers and their families out next year. I know we are all looking forward to the Lancaster 4th of July Parade. We had amazing attendance last year from the whole Masonic family and I know it will be even greater this year.
Very Wor. Daniel J. Di Natale
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