On Saturday March 12th everything in Cutchogue became a little greener once again as the Cutchogue Community celebrated St. Patrick's Day.

The North Fork Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Cutchogue Fire Department held its Annual Cutchogue St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade began at 2:00 p.m., marching down Route 25 through the heart of Cutchogue Village.

The annual parade which is now 12 years old, continues to grow each year. This year was no exception as the parade was the largest so far, and had crowds of people lining the mile long parade route.

After experiencing weeks of cold temperatures, recent mild weather continued as Parade-goers were blessed with near perfect weather with sunny skies and temperatures reaching 50 degrees.

This year's participants included the local Volunteer Fire Departments from the North Fork, numerous civic groups, scouting groups, youth groups, and of course Bag Pipe bands.

Following the parade a reception was held at the Firehouse for all the participants, their families and the community. Hot dogs and refreshments were served by the members of the Cutchogue Fire Department and the CFD Ladies Auxiliary.

Those people who were at the firehouse were treated to a special performance given by the members of the Pipes and Drums corps that participated in the parade.

Each year the parade committee chooses a deserving community member to serve as the Grand Marshal for the parade.

The Grand Marshal for this years parade was Father Joe Staudt of Sacred Parish

The Officers and Members of the Cutchogue Fire Department would like to congratulate father Joe on his selection to be the 2016 Grand Marshal.

Thank You to everyone who helped to make this year's parade a success, including the 2014 parade committee, the Southold Town Police Department and Fire Police Squads from our neighboring Fire Departments who assisted with traffic control and detours throughout the parade.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY FROM C.F.D.

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