MORRISTOWN, NJ — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County will celebrate this year’s Grand Marshal, Michael G. Bannon, with a special Grand Marshal Reception on Friday, March 6, 2026, organizers announced.
The reception will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes.
Admission is listed as a $110 donation per person, with proceeds supporting the Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade organization and its annual festivities. The evening will feature a full slate of Irish-themed entertainment, including Irish and American music, bagpipers, and Irish step dancers.
Buy tickets here https://www.paradeday.com/reception/
Meet The Grand Marshal, Michael G. Bannon
The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is proud to announce Roxbury resident Michael G. Bannon as its 2026 Grand Marshal. Bannon was born and raised in Rockaway Township, where he learned the value of service at an early age. His parents, Edward and Emma, were World War II veterans, and his grandfather George was a motorcycle police officer in Essex County. Bannon traces his Irish roots to his paternal great-grandfather William, who was born at sea during the family’s flight from Ireland’s Great Hunger. His forebears are believed to hail from County Tipperary.
The Grand Marshal-Elect said he is grateful for his selection, and can’t wait until the parade steps off at noon on Saturday, March 14. He will lead the march alongside his children, Danielle Krause and Ryan Bannon, and siblings Richard, Bruce, Patricia and Mary.
“I’m honored and, frankly, overwhelmed by the response from family, friends and so many well-wishers,” he said.
Carrying on his family’s tradition of volunteerism, Bannon has forged a notable record of service in the local Irish American community and throughout Morris County.
Event Information sourced from TapIntoMorristown.