In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the inauguration of President John Fitgerald Kennedy, the CNY chapter of the Irish American Cultural Institute is calling all Kennedies to people their float.
Building off the theme of this year’s Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parade “The Blessings of Irish Wit and Wisdom,” CNY-IACI will present a float commemorating JFK.
“Now we are looking to people our float,” said chapter president Margie Wipper. “There are six local businesses with ‘Kennedy’ in their name and we are inviting all gather their relatives, to don their logos and march alongside a float honoring one of their most beloved relatives, JFK, on March 12, 2011.”
The goal is 50 Kennedys, one for each year since January 1961. Wipper said several families have responded but more are needed. The CNY-IACI has posted “Kennedy Wanted” posters in local Irish pubs.
If you are a Kennedy or know a Kennedy, contact Wipper at [email protected] or 636-9567.
