Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 31, 2023 Everett celebrates Irish American Heritage Month M Special to The Advocate ayor Carlo DeMaria, alongside elected officials and community members, hosted the City of Everett’s Irish American Heritage Month Flag Raising and Celebration. The event opened with a prayer from Father Adriano Tezone from St. Anthony’s Parish in Everett. Attendees also heard remarks from Mayor DeMaria and State Rep. Joe McGonagle on the importance of Irish Americans to Everett’s history and recognizing their contributions. After the remarks, Ireland’s national anthem, “Amhrán na bhFiann” (“The Soldier’s Song”), was played while the Irish flag was raised to fly high at City Hall. Following the ceremony, the celebration continued at the Community Reception at Stewart’s Pub with food, drinks and popular Irish tunes performed by the Boston Rovers. Attendees enjoyed a delectable Irish menu that included items such as homemade mini-corned beef sliders, Irish sausage rolls, smoked salmon on mini-potato Elected officials, City of Everett employees and community members braved the unfavorable weather to gather at Everett City Hall to raise the Irish flag in celebration of Irish American Heritage Month. pancakes, an Irish cheese board and mini-Guinness chocolate cupcakes for dessert. This event continued the City’s “Everett for Everyone” initiative to ensure that residents of all backgrounds feel welcome and are recognized in Everett. Mayor DeMaria would like to thank everyone who made this event possible and all who celebrated Irish American Heritage Month with us in the City of Everett. The Irish flag flew high at Everett City Hall. Mayor Carlo DeMaria spoke at the podium. The Boston Rovers performed at Stewart’s Pub. Father Adriano Tezone gave the opening and closing prayers. After the flag raising concluded, the community was invited to Stewart’s Pub for a reception. State Rep. Joe McGonagle spoke at the podium.
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