Scranton honors St. Patrick's Day with annual Mass, Footrace in memory of late parade president
Parade Day in Scranton kicks off with the annual St. Patty's Day mass, followed by Brian P. Kelly Memorial St. Patrick's Parade Footrace.
Parade Day in Scranton kicks off with the annual St. Patty's Day mass, followed by Brian P. Kelly Memorial St. Patrick's Parade Footrace.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students and community members in need of formal wear were in luck on Saturday. Damsel in a Dress returned to King's College in Wilkes-Barre for a third year. The event gives donated formalwear to students and community members in need. A variety of gowns, dresses, and accessories were all available [...]
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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After mass, runners and walkers laced up their sneakers for the Brian P Kelly Memorial Race in Scranton. The two-mile foot race takes place entirely on the parade route and is the oldest road race in the Scranton area. The race is held in honor of Brian P Kelly, the [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the parade stepped off, another annual tradition was held in downtown Scranton. Saint Peter's Cathedral hosted its annual Saint Patrick's Parade Day Mass on Saturday morning. Bishop Bambera led the mass, and various priests from the diocese of Scranton concelebrated. "As a Christian, it's very important. It keeps everyone [...]
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