Everett goes green – celebrates Irish American Heritage Month

Everett gathered to raise the Irish flag at City Hall and celebrate at a community reception

Special to The Advocate

The City of Everett raised the Irish flag at City Hall in celebration of Irish American Heritage Month. Following the flag raising, those who attended gathered at Stewart’s Pub for a community reception.

Mayor Carlo DeMaria was pleased to welcome Rev. Joseph Chacha Marwa from Immaculate Conception Parish to begin the flag raising ceremony with an opening prayer, as well as State Senator Sal DiDomenico and State Representative Joe McGonagle. Following their remarks, the Irish National Anthem, “Amhrán na bhFiann” (“The Soldier’s Song”), was played while the Irish flag was raised to fly high at City Hall. After the ceremony, the celebration continued at a community reception at Stewart’s Pub with food, drinks and popular Irish tunes performed by Tommy Sheehan.

“I’m glad that we were able to come together as a community and raise the Irish flag at City Hall to recognize the contributions of Irish Americans to our City,” said Mayor DeMaria. “I’d like to thank everyone who joined us for this event as part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate the cultures that make Everett so special.”

All of the upcoming City of Everett events can be found by visiting the events calendar on the City website at cityofeverett.com/calendar/category/events/list. You can also follow the official social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (the platform formerly known as Twitter): Facebook: /cityofeverettma and /mayorcarlodemaria. Instagram: @cityofeverettma and @mayorcarlodemaria. X: @EverettGov_MA and @Mayor_DeMaria. All are welcome to attend the events that are planned.

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