Events

2024 Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for March 17th

Published

2 years ago

February 26, 2024

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – 2024 Rockland County AOH Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal is Neil Cosgrove, Parade Commander Sergeant Nick Whalen, and Hibernian of the Year Terry

Parade Commander Sgt. Whalen is a lifelong Rockland resident. Born and raised in Nanuet, he attended St. Anthony’s School, where he marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade every year from kindergarten through 8th grade. Whalen began his twenty-year career in law enforcement with the NYPD York City and is now a Sergeant with the Orangetown Police Department. In addition to his police career, Nick also serves as a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He has served in operations and exercises, including combat and contingency operations, in locations including Iraq, Kuwait, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, and Thailand.

He is a 2-time recipient of the Thomas Kennedy Memorial Award for Bravery at substantial personal risk, a recipient of the Frank Ballard Memorial Award for Life Saving at personal risk, and a recipient of a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.

Hibernian of the Year Terry McGeever has been a Pearl River resident for over 20 years, where she resides with her husband Kevin, a retired NYPD lieutenant, member of the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, and member of AOH Division 3, along with their 4 children: Kevin, Kiera, Kaileen and Kian.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pearl River is the second largest in New York State and kicks off Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 PM in Pearl River. (28 Railroad Avenue, Pearl River, NY 10965)

Events

Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

Published

6 days ago

August 7, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

Events

Free National Night Out 2026 Clover Stadium on August 6

Published

1 week ago

August 4, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The annual National Night Out will return to Clover Stadium on Thursday, August 6, bringing together law enforcement, first responders, and the community for an evening of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

The free event begins at 5 p.m., with the official ceremony scheduled to start on the field at 6:30 p.m. A baseball game will follow at 7 p.m.

National Night Out is designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement, emergency responders, and the communities they serve. The event offers residents an opportunity to meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders in a fun and welcoming environment.

Attendees can enjoy live music, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, and interactive activities for all ages. Police, fire, and emergency vehicles will be on display, along with K-9 demonstrations and mounted police horses.

Organizers say the event is free and open to the public, encouraging families from across Rockland County to attend and spend an evening with the men and women who serve their communities.

National Night Out has been celebrated nationwide since 1984 and has become an annual tradition in communities across the country, promoting public safety, crime prevention, and stronger partnerships between residents and first responders.