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Faces: Grand Marshal John J. Renner II

For over 35 years, the Ballyshaners have hosted the parade. What has been your most memorable moment? It’s having my 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible in every parade.

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Grand Marshal of the Ballyshaners St. Patrick’s Day parade

As told to Cynthia Jessup

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What’s the best thing about being Irish? 

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Everything.

For over 35 years, the Ballyshaners have hosted the parade. What has been your most memorable moment?

It’s having my 1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible in every parade.

Do you like that “everyone is Irish” on St. Patrick’s Day?

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Yeah, why not? Everyone wants unity.

 

Quick Hits:

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What is your favorite Irish dish?  My favorite dish is corned beef and cabbage

Favorite Irish drink? Coffee with Bailey’s Irish Cream

Favorite Irish saying? “It’s the luck of the Irish!”

What is your favorite Irish music band?  Celtic Woman. I always take my mother-in-law to see them every year when they come to town.

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