named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Grand Marshal Gala
Annual dinner event celebrating the parade's Grand Marshals and Gael of the Year, held the Friday before the parade
St. Patrick Hunger Project
Initiative supporting local hunger-relief agencies through community donations and food drives
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Annual parade in Syracuse, NY featuring marching bands, floats, and community groups celebrating Irish American culture and heritage
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 3 activities
- Host annual Grand Marshal GalaOrganizes and hosts an annual gala event featuring dinner, cocktails, music, dancing, and entertainment from local Irish dancers and musicians to honor Grand Marshals and other honorees, with proceeds supporting the parade.
- Host annual band and float competitions during the paradeOrganizes and hosts annual competitions for bands and floats during the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade, including award categories for not-for-profit floats, parish/school floats, police units, and fire units, with awards presented as part of the 2026 event.
- Organize and host annual Syracuse St. Patrick's ParadePlans, coordinates, and executes the annual Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade, including scheduling, parade divisions with designated staging locations, and annual themes celebrating Irish heritage and community. The 44th edition is scheduled for March 14, 2026, and the event is recognized as the largest parade in New York State outside of New York City.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Fundraise for childhood cancer research via St. Baldrick’s FundraiserSupports childhood cancer research through fundraising events such as the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at Kitty Hoynes, which has contributed over $7 million to research efforts.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organize annual fundraising golf tournamentHosts an annual golf tournament at the Pompey Club to raise funds in support of the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Recognize parade honoreesAnnually recognizes individuals as Grand Marshals and honors others such as the Gael of the Year; in 2026, David and Cindy Hoyne, Tom Burke, Sophia Meskos, and Chow Downey were named Grand Marshals, and Jason Smorol was named Gael of the Year.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$39K45%
Program service revenue$48K55%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$89K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$113K
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Net assets$113K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.8%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Columbus Monument Corporation Partner — Participates in the parade’s float competition as a not-for-profit organization.
- Crouse Health Partner — Participates in the parade’s float competition as a not-for-profit organization.
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 315 Partner — Presented "The Lt. Michael Hoosock and Off. Michael Jensen Award" for best police unit in the parade.
- Kitty Hoynes Partner — Hosted the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser event associated with the parade leadership.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association Partner — Telethon co-host and volunteer for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 20 years.
- National Grid Partner — Designated as a landmark and staging area for parade participants
- NewsChannel 9 Partner — Partnered with NewsChannel 9 as a 2014 honoree for media coverage and community outreach related to the parade.
- ONONDAGA COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOC Partner — Presented "The Volunteer Fire Department Award" for best fire unit in the parade.
- Onondaga Central School Partner — Participates in the parade’s float competition as a parish/school float entrant.
- Pompey Club Partner — Hosts the annual golf tournament fundraiser for the Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade.
- Project Children Partner — Collaborated with Project Children as a 2014 honoree and recurring partner in promoting Irish-American community initiatives.
- St. Lucy’s Church Partner — Participates in the parade’s float competition as a parish/school float entrant.
- Syracuse James Joyce Club Network — Founder and devoted member of the Syracuse James Joyce Club of the CNY chapter of the Irish American Cultural Institute.
- Syracuse Mets Partner — Collaborates with the Syracuse Mets, who have participated in the parade annually since joining under Jason Smorol's leadership.
- Syracuse Symphony Orchestra Partner — Co-organized the “Save Our Symphony” campaign and served on the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra board for five years.
- Syracuse University Partner — Taught courses at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications and University College.
- hunger-related agencies Partner — Community network of agencies supported in meeting food needs for individuals and families.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Celebration as a Vehicle for Community Engagement and Heritage Preservationmethodology: cultural_celebrationBy organizing an annual St. Patrick's Day parade with thematic focus and cultural programming, the organization strengthens community belonging and preserves Irish-American identity, because shared cultural rituals reinforce civic memory and foster inclusive participation.
- Historical Education to Inspire Contemporary Community Actionmethodology: historical-education-for-motivationBy teaching about historical events like the Irish Great Hunger, the organization motivates current community action against food insecurity, because connecting past hardship to present need fosters empathy and collective responsibility.