On Saturday March 9th 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 18 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 slightly overcast 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 Paul Drum who was honored for his dedication and involvement in the Paul Drum Life experience Project.

The program affords children the opportunity to participate in a vast and diverse array of activities and workshops designed to open their worlds and expand their horizons with an eye toward broadening fields of interest, piquing curiosity, and sparking an enthusiasm for learning. https://pauldrumlifeexperienceproject.org/

Congratulations Paul, from the officers and Members of CFD!

Thank You to everyone who helped to make this year's parade a success, including the 2024 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.

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