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Passing of the Shillelagh takes place at Stanley Theater

March 12, 2008

James R. Kellmurray officially took the helm as the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, as he received the ceremonial shillelagh from 2007 Grand Marshal William Barry Sr. at a ceremony held on March 10 at the Staney Theater. Mr. Kelmurray has a long history of involvement in the community and Irish interests. Between 300 and 400 of his closest friends were on hand to witness the "Passing of the Shillelagh" at the newly remodeled Stanley Theater.
The 2008 parade steps off March 15th at 10 a.m. on Genesee St. when Mr. Kelmurray will lead the third largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York State.

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