DEPUTY GRAND MARSHALS
Chase Hamilton
Chase Hamilton proudly serves as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A Belleville firefighter and proud member of the St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band, where he plays the bagpipes, Chase represents a strong commitment to service, community, and Irish tradition. The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade is proud to honor Chase as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal.
Sr. Jane McKenna, SSJ
Sister Jane McKenna, SSJ, proudly serves as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A Sister of St. Joseph with deep Irish roots in Counties Tyrone and Fermanagh, Sister Jane has devoted her life to faith, education, and service. After nearly five decades as an educator, she founded the Women and Children Center at St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, where she continues to serve those most in need. The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade is proud to honor Sister Jane for her extraordinary dedication to the Newark community and her lifelong commitment to faith, service, and Irish heritage.
Msgr. William J. Reilly
Monsignor William Joseph Reilly proudly serves as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Raised in West Caldwell and deeply proud of his Irish heritage, Monsignor Reilly devoted more than six decades of his life to the priesthood and service throughout the Archdiocese of Newark. His ministry has been especially dedicated to immigrant and multicultural communities, the poor, and those in need. The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade is proud to honor Monsignor Reilly for his extraordinary lifetime of faith, service, and commitment to his community and Irish heritage.
Frank Yorke
Frank Yorke proudly serves as a 2026 Deputy Grand Marshal of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Raised in Newark’s Vailsburg section, Frank was born into a proud Irish family with deep roots in the Parade, following in the footsteps of his father, Patrick Yorke, who served as General Chairman. Frank has continued that family tradition through his many years of involvement with the Parade, proudly serving as a Parade Adjutant. The Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade is honored to recognize Frank for his dedication to family, community, Irish heritage, and keeping the Parade tradition alive.
Sean Mannion
Sean Mannion proudly serves as the 2026 Honorary Deputy Grand Marshal of the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A native of Milltown, Castleplunkett, Ireland, Sean has devoted decades to his community, Irish culture, music, and service. A longtime member of the Castlerea Brass and Reed Band, Sean has proudly helped bring the sounds and traditions of Ireland to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for more than 20 years.