Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Named

RONKONKOMA, NY — The Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee has tapped Greg Plante to lead the line of march on March 24.

The parade will kick off at 2 p.m.

Kenneth Lukas and Robert DeRosso have been chosen as Plante's deputies, and Thomas Healy, Sheila Carpenter, and Rich Poska as his ambassadors.

The committee's annual brunch at Flanagan's will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It includes a buffet, with coffee and juice, as well as a 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are $20 per person.

The committee will also host an evening of Psychic Night with Sandy from 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 15 at St. Regis Knights of Columbus Hall in Lake Ronkonkoma.

It will include charcuterie and beverages; there will be a cash bar.

Tickets are $70.

The Grand Marshal's Ball will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on March 2 at the Portuguese American Center in Farmingville.

It will include a buffet, an open bar, and dancing.

Tickets are $130.