On Saturday March 8th 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 once again 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 19 years old, continues to grow each year. This year was no exception as the parade was well attended and had crowds of people lining the mile long parade route.

Parade-goers were blessed with sunny skies and temperatures in the 40 degree range.

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

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.

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

This year's Grand Marshal was Joe and Helen Corso.

Both were honored for their dedication and involvement in chamber of commerce and the promotion of different events in Cutchogue that have included the "Christmas in Cutchogue celebration" held each December. Joe has been the organizer of the St. Patrick's Day Parade since the parade's inception 19 years ago.

Congratulations and Thank You! Joe and Helen, from the officers and Members of CFD!

Thank You to everyone who helped to make this year's parade a success, including the 2025 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.

A good time was had by all.

Thank you to Legend's who graciously donated refreshments for after the parade.

Photos courtesy of Ken Wilkenson

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