Keith Wood named 2025 Grand Marshal of Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Committee is proud to announce Keith Wood as the 2025 Grand Marshal. 

Wood has been a longtime volunteer of the parade helping coordinate the bands for the parade. 

Keith lives with his wife Kerri-Lynn in Chester New Jersey. He is the father of Sean, Brendan, and Kaitlyn.

Keith’s Irish roots run deep with his parents, Dermot and Margaret having family coming from Oldcastle in Co Meath and Co Cork. 

He felt touched and honored by the nomination.

“It’s an honor to be selected as Grand Marshal following in the footsteps of the current Grand Marshal Jack Haren.”

Wood is the Pipe Major for the Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums that he and his siblings founded 30 years ago. He is also a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County.

Keith is a current member and former president of the Irish American Association of North West New Jersey as his parents were before him. He cited them as a large influence on supporting his Irish heritage. 

“It’s a great way also to honor my parents who were involved Irish culture as members of the IANNW as well as other organizations.”

The 2025 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12 pm on March 15, 2025 in Morristown. You can visit ParadeDay.com for updates and upcoming events.

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