WPCNR DOWNTOWN DAILY. From Rick Ammirato, Downtown BID. February 3, 2005: The 8th Annual White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced that it has selected Michael O’Donnell as this year’s grand marshal. Michael O’Donnell, owner of Finn McCool’s, is a father of three, a 17 year resident of White Plains and has been the head Football Coach at Archbishop Stepinac High School for past the 16 years. He is also a founding member of the White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has also announced that the aides selected this year are Kerry Broderick, Edward Dunphy, James Feeney, James Harding, Pauline Oliva, Cara Quinn, Sr. Patricia Sheridan and Joseph Wray. An installation ceremony will be held on Monday, February 7, 2005, 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Vintage Restaurant, 171 Main Street in downtown White Plains. The Sashes of Honor to lead the 8th Annual White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be distributed at that time.