2024-13 St. Patrick’s Day

THE CITY OF NEWPORT

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL

No.2024-13

WHEREAS, the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is one of Newport’s most cherished annual celebrations; and

WHEREAS, in reflection of the City’s Irish heritage, as early as 1842, Newporters were known to parade in honor of Saint Patrick; and

WHEREAS, The parade became an annual event in 1957, making this year’s parade scheduled for March 16, 2024 the 68th Annual Parade; and

WHEREAS, the parade is organized and funded through the work of the Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade committee, which is comprised entirely of volunteers; and

WHEREAS, for years, a Kelly Green Street Line has adorned portions of the route sparking anticipation of the parade and sunnier, warmer days ahead;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the City Council requests that the City of Newport continue the tradition of painting a Kelly Green Street Line along the route each year in advance of the parade, beginning on Broadway in front of City Hall to Marlborough Street; and Thames Street from the intersection of Narragansett Avenue to Fifth Ward Square.

XAY KHAMSYVORAVONG
CHARLIE HOLDER
LYNN UNDERWOOD CEGLIE
JEANNE MARIE NAPOLITANO
MARK ARMALI

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
FEBRUARY 28, 2024

LAURA C. SWISTAK, CMC
CITY CLERK