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Brian Burke to Be Honoured as Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.
  • Feeling he had achieved all he could as a player, Burke hung up his skates to attend Harvard Law School.
  • Brian Burke, Grand Marshal of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade, said:
    "I am immensely honoured to be named Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade and to have the opportunity to celebrate my Irish heritage.
  • "The parade also features a variety of community groups, schools and cultural organizations, highlighting the city's diversity."

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and the Hollywood Christmas Parade: A Partnership Illuminating Hope During The Holiday Season!

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Marine Toys for Tots Foundation continues its impactful collaboration with the Hollywood Christmas Parade, communities across the country are invited to witness the 91st anniversary of this joyous event on December 15, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, broadcasted nationwide on The CW.

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  • Lieutenant General James B. Laster, USMC (Retired), CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, highlights the significance of this partnership: "Today's children are tomorrow's leaders.
  • "The Marine Toys for Tots Program has been a beacon of hope for over seven decades," Lieutenant General Laster continued.
  • The exposure and support from the Hollywood Christmas Parade are invaluable in bringing joy and hope to more children each year."
  • With over a decade-long partnership, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and the Hollywood Christmas Parade have become synonymous with delivering holiday cheer to millions of children.

MEDAL OF HONOR HERO, COLONEL PARIS D. DAVIS, NAMED GRAND MARSHAL OF 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE SUPPORTING MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Colonel Paris D. Davis said, "I am honored and very grateful to be chosen as Grand Marshal of the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

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  • Colonel Paris D. Davis said, "I am honored and very grateful to be chosen as Grand Marshal of the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
  • The parade culminates with the appearance of the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus and his reindeer, ushering in the holiday season!
  • To view a sizzle reel of highlights from past Hollywood Christmas Parades, please visit: https://vimeo.com/480561401/6401a3b270
    For Parade inquiries, please call the 24/7 Hollywood Christmas Parade Hotline toll free at 1-833-PARADE1 (1-833-727-2331).
  • For updates on this year's parade, please visit the parade's official website at www.thehollywoodchristmasparade.org

Monroe College Celebrates the Class of 2023 at Annual Commencement Ceremony for Saint Lucia Campus Graduates

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, the New York-based institution offering Bachelor's and Master's degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia, held its Annual Commencement on Sunday for local graduates.

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  • CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College , the New York-based institution offering Bachelor's and Master's degree programs from its campus in Saint Lucia, held its Annual Commencement on Sunday for local graduates.
  • Monroe College President Marc Jerome and other senior administrators joined local campus faculty and staff, as well as special dignitaries, at the graduation ceremony, which recognized and celebrated the academic achievements of 82 students in the Saint Lucia campus Class of 2023.
  • Among those offering welcoming remarks to the graduates and their guests were College President Marc Jerome and Augustus Small, Dean of Administration for the Saint Lucia campus.
  • More than 1,500 students have earned their degree through Monroe College's Saint Lucia campus since its establishment in 2007.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Announces 2023 Columbus Day Parade Line-Up and Performers for World's Largest Celebration of Italian American Culture

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, October 9, the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade will be held in New York City. The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.

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  • The Parade celebrates Italian American heritage, culture and achievements and is the largest celebration of Italian heritage in the world.
  • 2023 Honorees Tom DiNapoli, Janet DiFiore, Don DeCarlo and Father Zach Presutti will join her at the front of the Parade.
  • Columbus Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the celebration of Italian heritage and the creation of opportunities for younger Italian Americans, organizes the annual Columbus Day Parade in New York City.
  • The 79th Columbus Day Parade is broadcast live on ABC Channel 7 (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Columbus Citizens Foundation announces Grand Marshal and Honorees for the 2023 Columbus Day Parade

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation is proud to announce Beth Paretta as Grand Marshal of the largest parade celebrating Italian American heritage in the United States. Ms. Paretta, the founder of Paretta Autosport, has broken barriers in the field of auto racing and has made a special commitment to STEM Education for Girls. She is the first female director of a performance brand and motorsport for an automotive company. She started her career in auto dealerships and moved into the business side working for Volkswagen, addressing wholesale and retail financing. She later worked for Aston Martin, and then joined Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2011 as the director of marketing and operations for their performance division, SRT. Beth launched Paretta Autosport in 2021 to lead diversity initiatives across professional racing disciplines, starting with the NTT Data INDYCAR series and the Indianapolis 500. Her dynamic spirit, deep interest in her Italian heritage, and her accomplishment make her an ideal Grand Marshal.

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  • Columbus Citizens Foundation announces Beth Paretta as Grand Marshal to be joined at the front of the 2023 Columbus Day Parade by Honorees Don DeCarlo, Janet DiFiore, Thomas DiNapoli and Father Zachariah F. Presutti
    NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbus Citizens Foundation is proud to announce Beth Paretta as Grand Marshal of the largest parade celebrating Italian American heritage in the United States.
  • She started her career in auto dealerships and moved into the business side working for Volkswagen, addressing wholesale and retail financing.
  • Her dynamic spirit, deep interest in her Italian heritage, and her accomplishment make her an ideal Grand Marshal.
  • They all have a demonstrated interest in education, which is an important characteristic that the Foundation seeks in its honorees.

Hurley Haywood Takes the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo up Pikes Peak

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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As Grand Marshal, one of his responsibilities was to take a Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo up the mountain for an exhibition run.

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  • As Grand Marshal, one of his responsibilities was to take a Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo up the mountain for an exhibition run.
  • It made me want to have another go – but push a bit harder this time!”
    The Taycan Cross Turismo features a powerful 800-volt powertrain, allowing exhilarating performance.
  • Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has a long-standing tradition of attracting top-notch drivers and highlighting innovation in the automotive industry.
  • Combining the event's rich heritage with the presence of Hurley Haywood and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo was a natural connection.

Monroe College Confers Degrees on 2,196 Students Representing 52 Countries at 90th Annual Commencement

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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BRONX, N.Y., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 90th Annual Commencement last Friday at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. Degrees were conferred on 2,196 students from around the world at its joyous celebration of the Class of 2023.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monroe College, a national leader in educating first-generation and international students, held its 90th Annual Commencement last Friday at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan.
  • Degrees were conferred on 2,196 students from around the world at its joyous celebration of the Class of 2023.
  • The College's three-semester academic calendar enables Monroe students to earn 45 or more college credits per year (compared to the 30 credits college students typically earn per year at other institutions).
  • The College conferred 325 Master's degrees, 908 Bachelor's degrees, and 892 Associate degrees this year, as well as awarded 71 professional and advanced certificates.

Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Celebrated 100 yrs of service to the LA Community

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A staple in the community for a full century, members of the Los Angeles-based Lambda chapter came together (May 19-21) to celebrate the rich history of scholarship, brotherhood & service in a fun-filled evening commemorating the organization. A collection of undergraduate, graduate, and alumni members representing more than 60 years of chapter membership traveled from across the country to participate in this monumental weekend, hosted by the Lambda Scholar Foundation, Incorporated.

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  • Also in attendance at Lambda Chapter's celebratory gala was Omega Psi Phi's Franklin Henderson who was initiated in 1950 at Beta Sigma Chapter, Southern University.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded in 1911 on the campus of Howard University and is the nation's third-oldest historically Black fraternity.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is geographically divided into 12 districts with over 750 chapters, collectively.
  • In 2011, the international body of the Omega Psi Phi held its Centennial Celebration to its founding in 1911.

Group 1001 and Andretti Autosport Kick off Women's History Month at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Colton Herta will pilot the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda for Andretti Autosport at the season's first race with a special salute to Women's History Month.

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  • 26 Gainbridge Honda for Andretti Autosport at the season's first race with a special salute to Women's History Month.
  • "I'm excited to be the Grand Marshal of the first IndyCar race of the season in St. Pete to help kick off the season and Women's History Month," Annika Sorenstam said.
  • That's why I'm excited to partner with Gainbridge and Group 1001 to bring awareness to women's sports.
  • Group 1001, the parent company of Gainbridge, is committed to supporting women's sports in communities across the country.