Gerry Creighton and Kevin Dennis(Northport, NY- December 21, 2011) - On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, the Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, headed by parade president, Kevin Denis, held a kick-off fundraiser event at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport. Through tickets sales to A Wonderful Life, currently playing now through January 8 at the John W. Engeman Theater, the committee raised money for the Second Annual Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day parade to be held in March 2012. Before the show, a special reception was held at the theater, which recognized some local residents and parade supporters.
The Theater’s lounge was filled with smiling parade supporters who were treated to cocktails, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and a smooth sax and piano duo.
The event honored cherished Kings Park resident Grand Marshal Gerry Creighton, who spoke of her love of Kings Park and her fond memories of the “Irish immigrant women who arrived here to work with only $50 in their pockets.” Gerry Creighton thanked Kevin Denis and remarked that “the historic parade would not have happened without his efforts.”
Kevin Denis thanked all who attended, applauded the event sponsors and those who labored to make the evening successful, especially Desare Denis, Caroline Pumilia, Randy Shaw, Diana Brown, and Colleen Grady.
The evening was highlighted with a toe tapping musical adaptation of A Wonderful Life. A grand time was had by all and a strong foundation was laid for what will undoubtedly be a successful Second Annual Kings Park St. Patrick’s Parade. Through the fundraiser event, raffles and donations the committee raised approximately $15,000.
Donations for the Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Second Annual Parade can be made payable to: Kings Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade, P.O. Box 117, Kings Park, NY 11754.