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Nominations open for 2027 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade grand marshal

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Business Improvement District is accepting nominations for the grand marshal of the 2027 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The BID announced the nomination period as part of its “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” celebration. Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 19.

According to the BID, nominees must live or work in Hackettstown or have a history or roots in the community. Nominees should also have a history of contributing to Hackettstown through volunteerism, local organizations or other community involvement and be proud of their Irish heritage.

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The selected grand marshal will make an official announcement appearance during Hackettstown’s Hometown Holiday Parade on Dec. 4.

A Grand Marshal Reception is scheduled for March 4, 2027, before the honoree leads the Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 7.

The BID said nominations can include longtime volunteers, local business owners, community leaders or others who have made a difference in Hackettstown.

Nominations can be submitted online through the BID’s Grand Marshal nomination form.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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