Mayor Lauretti Honors Peter F. Carroll

The Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Celebration Committee bestowed Peter F. Carroll, a local resident, with his Green Jacket and Sash making his appointment as 2019 Grand Marshal official. The ceremony was held a recent reception at Vazzano's Four Seasons before 350 guests. The jacket and sash were presented by 2018 Grand Marshals Dave and Ann Marie Curtin and 2017 Grand Marshal Tom McCarthy at the Grand Marshal's Ball organized by Lisa Fabian. The parade will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Noon in Downtown Bridgeport.

Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti spoke at the ceremony about his longtime friend and fellow basketball official. Town of Stratford Council Chair James Connor represented Mayor Laura Hoydick at the event and State Represenative Joe Gresko presented a citation from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. Dignitaries attending the awards ceremony included Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, Senator Marilyn Moore, Senator Dennis Bradley, City Clerk Lydia Martinez, City Council President Aidee Nieves, Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau, and Fairfield State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey among many others.

Professionally Peter is the Business Manager of Local 488 I.B.E.W., the title sponsor of the Grand Marshal's Gala. He also serves as President of the Fairfield County Building Trades. Through these positions Peter can continue to advocate for better working conditions for his members.

Peter Carroll is the third Carroll brother to receive the honor. Bill Carroll received the award in 1992 and his brother Frank Carroll received it in 2011. His late brother Tom Carroll was one of the original organizers of the event according to Catherine Brannelly Austin, the founder of the parade.

Liz Gilbert DeFeo and Elizabeth Power were presented with the Robert F. and Maureen T. O'Keefe Volunteer of the Year Awards. Next year, Peter Carroll will help pick the 2019 recipients.

For more information about the parade visit, http://stpatricksdaybridgeport...

Photos by Laura St. John Photography