GENESEO – A home-grown cancer charity put on the Village's second St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. The cold and snow didn't dampen spirits at all as marchers flung candy, Irish music charmed and mascots met new friends. The parade is intended to move from town to town in Livingston County. The first parade was in Avon. Lifting Up Livingston, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping families in Livingston County … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Luck of the Irish Clears Sky for Geneseo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
GENESEO – The Village struck gold with the timing of the third annual Lifting Up Livingston St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. Despite heavy snows Saturday morning, the sky cleared and hundreds flocked to the bear fountain to watch happy paraders and catch flying candy. Main Street is still buzzing. There is good food, good drinks and good people aplenty. Kelly's Saloon is open and thriving. Happy St. Patrick's Day from the … [Read more...]
Lifting Up Livingston’s St. Patty’s Day Parade Will Go On Saturday, Rain or Shine
GENESEO – Geneseo is the lucky Village that gets to host the third annual Lifting Up Livingston St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. Over 40 acts and counting will march from the Livingston County Government Center at Court and Main Streets to the Village Park starting at 1 p.m. Shops will have special sales, restaurants will have special meals and the Village will be bustling, like Avon was in the parade's first two years. "We are looking … [Read more...]
Lifting Up Livingston Announces St. Patty’s Day Parade Coming to Geneseo
GENESEO – The St. Patrick's Day parade is officially coming to Geneseo. Lifting Up Livingston confirmed in a press release that their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 18 at 1 p.m. in Geneseo. While some details are yet to be finalized, it is anticipated that the parade route will travel down Main Street and allow for spectators to enjoy specials and holiday-themed decor in the business district. Following the parade, … [Read more...]
Lifting Up Livingston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Coming to Geneseo
GENESEO – Lifting Up Livingston's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has graced Clinton and Genesee Streets in Avon for its first two years, now proposes to make its debut in downtown Geneseo. Andrea Bailey, one of the founding members of Lifting Up Livingston, presented her proposal to the Geneseo Village Board Monday night. "We live in an awesome community, Livingston County, and how do we help one another? How do we get the name of … [Read more...]
Autumn in the Village Welcomes Fall to Livonia
LIVONIA – The calendar may say summer, but autumn arrived in splendor at Saturday's Autumn in the Village parade. The parade included processions from many colorful local groups, including the Livonia High School marching band, the Perry Shrine Club in Rochester, and Civil War reenactors. After the parade, happy attendees browsed through over 75 vendors and a diverse farmer's market. Shoppers found fresh fruit and vegetables, wine, maple … [Read more...]
Avon Feels Lucky with Big Beautiful St. Patty’s Day Parade
AVON – The second annual Lifting Up Livingston St. Patrick's Day parade exceeded all expectations for clear weather, big beautiful floats and hundreds of happy faces showing their best Irish cheer. The parade definitely lucked out on the weather with clear and sunny skies. 41 acts paraded through the village, letting the candy fly for ecstatic kids. All then gathered at the Avon fire hall on the circle for family snacks and … [Read more...]
Lifting Up Livingston’s St. Patty’s Day Parade Bigger and Better than Ever
AVON – Parade participants and community buzz are making Lifting Up Livingston's second annual family-friendly St. Patrick's Day Parade bigger and better than ever. More than 40 participants have registered to be in the parade, and applications are still open and available here. Participants include numerous civic organizations, charities, fire departments and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. "Families are excited about it and the … [Read more...]
Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Coming to Village of Avon
AVON – Lifting Up Livingston Inc. and the Village of Avon are once again working together to make the second annual St. Patrick's Day Parade even bigger and better than last year's. Applications are now open for featured floats and participants in the parade. The parade will feature floats and marchers from families, businesses, community groups, or any other interested parties. Awards will be given for best float. Anyone who would like to … [Read more...]
Avon’s St. Patty’s Day Parade Kicks Off New Tradition
Reading this on your phone? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. AVON – Livingston County kicked off a new tradition on Saturday with the first annual St. Patrick's Day parade that included more that 30 groups and floats and a cheering crowd extending from Clinton Street down to Genesee Street and ended by the Milex Parking Lot. The parade was organized by volunteers with Lifting Up Livingston, a local charity that … [Read more...]