About Inisfail
In January 1999, the brothers of the Father Kelley Division, Ancient Order of Hibernians contemplated staging a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade for the City of Manassas, Virginia to show pride in their Irish heritage and help the community learn more about the role of the Irish in America. The Inaugural Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was on March 18, 2000. The parade continues to be a highly anticipated event in our community.
Due to the overwhelming support of the community and the success of the inaugural Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, it continues today and is incorporated as Inisfail, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Inisfail comes from the ancient, pre-Christian name for Ireland that signifies Isle of Destiny.
Providing a great deal of support to our efforts were our Fraternal Brothers in the George Brent Council 5332, Knights of Columbus. George Brent Council opened its council home and checkbook to us in order for this to be a successful event. We share our success with our Brother Knights, who have been with us from the start of this endeavor
Inisfail, Inc. is grateful for your support and we sincerely hope that you have a great time in Manassas at our Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade.
Inisfail, Inc.
PO Box 1851
Manassas, VA 20108
Inisfail Steering committee
The Annual Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day parade is run by a dedicated group of volunteers.
Vince Fitzpatrick – Inisfail President/Publicity
Patrick Sullivan – Parade Chairman
Greg Gibbons – Treasurer
Jack Southard – Operations Chairman
LT J. G. Aussems – Manassas City Police
Barton Emanuel – Program Ad Sales Chairman
Greg Rebbert – Participants Chairman
Mike Riley – Dignitaries
Milt Johns – Master of Ceremony/Announcer
Joe Martin – Community Outreach
Peter Hawkins – Parade Program Chairman
Kevin Byrne – Bands
Frances Sullivan – National Anthem
Todd Wardzinski – Webmaster
Will Austin – Social Media/Content
