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Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraisers, Numerous Activities Slated

With less than 60 days left before the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the parade committee has begun the kick-off to the annual event.

The Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee recently announced that Edward Donovan, Manasquan, will be this year's Grand Marshal and Miriam Sheridan, Monroe, will be the Deputy Grand Marshal.

From now until parade day, which is at 12:30 pm, on Sunday, March 5, the committee will be hosting fundraisers and activities.

These fundraisers include:

Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Friendly Sons Of The Shillelagh [FSOS], Route 18 South, Old Bridge, from 3 to 7 pm. Entertainment will include Irish Music and FSOS Pipe and Drums;

Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Manasquan Beach House, 390 East Main St. Manasquan, from 2 to 6 p.m. Entertainment by the Pat Roddy Band;

Sunday, Jan. 29 at Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave, Lake Como, from 2 to 6 p.m. Entertainment by the Snakes;

Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Anchor Tavern, 715 Main Street in Belmar, from 2 to 6 pm.;

Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Boat House Bar & Grill, 1309 Main Street and 15th Avenue in Belmar from 2 to 6 p.m.;

Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the Jersey Shore, 815 16th Ave, Belmar, from 2 to 6 p.m. For a $15 donation, the fundraisers include a hot and cold buffet and live entertainment. There will be Bag Pipes at all Fundraisers.

The Grand Marshal and Deputy Grand Marshal of the parade will be sworn in Saturday, March 4, at the Investiture Mass which will take place at Saint Rose Church, 601 7th Ave, Belmar at 10 a.m.

An Investiture Luncheon will immediately follow at Doolan’s Shore Club, Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights. The luncheon donation is $35.

For more information on the parade or any of the upcoming events, log on to the parade committee’s website: www.belmarparade.com.