The Annual Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, with the festivities kicking off at noon. The parade celebrates its 58th year with Allyson Barone Scerri serving as the 2026 Grand Marshal. The parade begins at Oneck Lane and Mill Road, continues along Main Street, and ends at the parking lot at the Great Lawn on Potunk Lane. The parade is one of those special occasions that unofficially signals the end of one season and the beginning of the march toward the warm summer weather that defines the East End.
Parade Committee President Tim Laube shared, “This year, I am excited that the Montauk Fire Department is sending a schooner that they built. It’s going to be a float.” There will also be a couple of new floats, including one created by Grand Marshal Allyson Scerri’s husband. On this development, Laube said, “He’s got a great new float in the parade, something brand new. It’s going to be very exciting; I’ve only seen a picture of it. They’re keeping it under wraps. I think it’s going to be pretty cool.” He also said there would be many family-oriented floats and that at least 7 Fire departments would be coming.
Regarding this year’s Grand Marshal Allyson Barone Scerri, Laube said, “Ms. Scerri’s life was touched by TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury.) Her father and her mother died as a result of it. Afterwards, Ms. Scerri made it her life’s mission to improve the lives of those dealing with TBI. She started an organization called New Beginnings, and she fundraises like crazy. She opened a facility, and helps families of victims of TBI, and helps the victims of TBI just live a better life. Her efforts in this area are unparalleled. What makes Allyson Scerri a great choice is her service to the community. That’s actually the component for all our grand marshals, their service to the community. They make this area better, and she definitely epitomizes a great community service leader.”
The Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade remains one of the East End’s most beloved traditions, drawing the community together each March to celebrate Irish heritage, volunteerism, and the spirit of the season.
