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Newton Today
By the People, for the People
Newton Celebrates 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Long-time Town Clerk Lorraine A. Read named as Grand Marshal
Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:04am
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The town of Newton, New Jersey held its 50th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Spring Street, featuring leprechauns, dogs, frogs, and other festive elements. The 2026 Grand Marshal was Lorraine A. Read, a 33-year veteran of the Newton town government who recently retired as Municipal Clerk and Registrar.
Why it matters
The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a longstanding tradition in Newton that brings the community together to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. Lorraine A. Read's selection as Grand Marshal honors her decades of dedicated public service to the town.
The details
The parade featured the usual St. Patrick's Day fare, including leprechauns, pots of gold, and green and gold decorations lining Spring Street. This year also saw the addition of a vendor pop-up at 219 Spring Street, where local businesses set up booths to sell their products to parade attendees.
- The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade took place on Saturday, March 7.
- Lorraine A. Read retired from her position as Newton Municipal Clerk and Registrar in 2021 after 33 years of service.
The players
Lorraine A. Read
The 2026 Grand Marshal of the Newton St. Patrick's Day Parade, Lorraine A. Read was a long-time resident of Newton who worked for the Town of Newton for 33 years, serving as Deputy Clerk, Welfare Director, and Municipal Clerk and Registrar before retiring in 2021.
What they’re saying
“I am truly honored and humbled to be named Grand Marshal for the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade.”
— Lorraine A. Read, 2026 Grand Marshal
The takeaway
The 50th annual Newton St. Patrick's Day Parade was a celebration of the town's Irish heritage and the dedicated public service of Lorraine A. Read, whose 33-year career with the Newton government exemplifies the community spirit that makes this parade a cherished local tradition.
