Parade Honoree Nominations Are Now Open!
Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of our community and deserves to be recognized?
We are now accepting nominations for Parade Honorees for the upcoming Tops Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Help us recognize the people who make a difference, celebrate our Irish heritage, and represent the heart of our community.
Submit your nomination here:
https://rochesterparade.com/Honorees/Nominate
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Rochester, NY
Help us shine the spotlight on someone who deserves it!
Jessica Opett
Jessi Opett is a sophomore at Bishop Kearney High School, where she participates in soccer, theater and band. In her free time, she enjoys writing, playing piano, drawing and embroidering. She aspires to be a writer, actress or director when she is older. She has two loving parents and two wonderful sisters. Her Irish descent comes from her mother’s parents. Her grandfather is from Askeaton in County Limerick, and her grandmother is from Fermoy in County Cork.
"Mert" Davenport
Many would agree with the old adage, that there are only two kinds of people in this world, those who are Irish, and those who wish they were. Muriel Duggan Spillane Davenport was lucky enough to be born Irish, and everyone who knew Mert, as she was affectionately known, knew she was as Irish as Patty's pig. Mert was very active in the Irish community and was a long-time member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, and even served as their president. She also volunteered for many years with the Hilton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and said it brought her so much happiness to give back to the community.