February 28, 2010 [Sunday]
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Passing of the Sash and Soda Bread Contest The "Passing of the Sash" a time honored tradition took place at the Brickhouse Brewery [located at 67 West Main Street, Patchogue] on Sunday, February 28th. Kevin McGiff was inducted as Grand Marshal of Patchogue Village's St Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The afternoon started with a Soda Bread tasting contest, then a bag piper lead the new Grand Marshal and past Grand Marshals to the front of the room. There Pat and Lynn O'Connell last year's Grand Marshals passed on the sash to Mr. McGiff. In addition to the induction ceremony there was live music by the Irish rock band Bangers and Mash, and extraordinary artwork displayed by Christian Nicklaus.

Tom Keegan Esq. the Greater Patchogue Foundation Cultural Heritage committee chairman hosted the event and looks forward to seeing everyone at the St. Patrick’s Parade in Patchogue, which will take place on March 27 at 11 am. The parade will be preceded by the “May The Road Rise to Meet Ye” four-mile run and half-mile Fun Run, both of which are organized by the Patchogue Kiwanis Club. For more information visit www.PatchogueChamber.com or call 631-207-1000.  Photos by Kelleen Guyer of Patchogue.com

Extraordinary Celtic Inspired  artwork by Christian Nicklaus
adorns the walls of Shand's Loft, in the Brickhouse Brewery until April 3.