Celebrations for the St. Patrick’s Day parade kicked off on Friday, March 8, when the St. Patrick’s Parade Society held its Grand Marshal Ball at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto.
The evening was in honour of the 2019 Grand Marshal – Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher.
The event attracted dignitary figures, labour and business leaders, and some of the most prominent members of Toronto’s Irish community.
The night featured a performance by Irish music icon Mundy and traditional Irish dancers.
