THE MONTAUK FRIENDS OF ERIN was founded in 1961 as a civic and social association. Their main purpose was to organize and raise funds for a St. Patrick's Day Parade that would bring the dreary winter to an end, and welcome spring with a joyous and festive Irish celebration. The Original 12 members would be very happy to see how their idea has prospered over the 40 plus years. It has been estimated that 40,000 spectators and supporters attend this annual event. The Parade is still our main goal, and the Friends have expanded their fund raising to meet the ever-escalating cost of putting on such an exciting event. We have also broadened our purpose to include scholarships for our outstanding students along with sponsoring little league activities for boys and girls and we sponsor the annual Holiday tree lighting with a visit by Santa for young and old.
This Parade is a community effort and could not be as successful without the support of the Town of East Hampton, Town Police & Montauk Fire Department, Chamber of Commerce and the entire business community along with all the volunteers who join in to complete the team.
But most of all we need you and your financial support, the Parade is not free...with the exception of the above mentioned support, all monies to pay for the parade come from individual contributions and are the major undertaking of the Montauk Friends of Erin.
Contributions can be made by contacting the Montauk Friends of Erin at P.O. Box 499, Montauk, New York 11954 or by calling 631-668-1578.
