Annual Essex go Bragh Irish Parade

We are thinking Green here at Essex Park and Recreation! Our Essex go Bragh Parade is just over 2 months away – Sat. March 23rd stepping off at Town Hall at 11:00 am. We hope all of you can join us for this wonderful Family Event. I was happy to hear from many previous year’s participants and a bunch of new ones – Thank you!

Please let me know as soon as possible if your group can participate in this year’s parade. Below is this year’s announcement for the Parade and our choice for Grand Marshal. Mr. Mosa will once again serve as last year the weather didn’t cooperate – hopefully we will have better luck this year.

The Town of Essex – Government Park and Recreations Commission is please to announce the 2024 Essex go Bragh Irish Parade Grand Marshall, Anthony Mosa, currently the longest serving Commissioner will lead the parade down through the Village of Essex on Sat March 23. Parade steps off at 11am from Essex Town Hall and makes it way to Ferry Street turning up Pratt and disbursing at Cross Street. This annual tradition is the signature event of Essex Park and Recreation’s Spring season and will consist of units of Irish Dancers. pipers and drum corps, The Sailing Masters of 1812 local nonprofits, businesses, students, scouting and sport groups. ALL are welcome to attend and if you would like to participate, gather up a group and come March with us. For more information Contact Mary Ellen Barnes. 860-767-4340 x110 or email mbarnes@essexct.gov

Please feel free to invite any other community groups, sport teams, businesses or organizations to participate. (Have them contact me for more information)

Mary Ellen Barnes
Mary Ellen Barnes, CPRP
Town of Essex
Park and Recreation Director
Social Services & Municipal Agent
29 West Avenue
Essex, CT 06426
mbarnes@essexct.gov
860-767-4340 x110