Erin Go Bragh!
Trinitas employees, family members, and friends joined in the celebration of Irish heirtage in the 11th Annual Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade through the streets of downtown Union on March 10. Cold wintry weather of only a few days before gave way to sunny skies and comfortable temperatures for marchers and spectators alike.

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Mayor J. Christian Bollwage of Elizabeth were among the dignitaries who lent their support to the event celebrating the commitment and bravery of New Jersey firefighters.

The Trinitas Regional Medical Center contingent was one of 80 marching groups that included fire departments from around the state, bagpipers, local high school marching bands, string bands, Junior ROTC units from area high schools, Irish Step dancers, and numerous "proud-to-be-Irish-for-the-day" groups from around the metropolitan area.

Doug Harris, Trinitas Hosptial's Director of Marketing and Public Relations, and John Lanier, Nurse Manager of Geriatrics, were members of the St. Patrick's Honor Guard who marched at the head of the parade, accompanying the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.

Click on the slide show to view candid photos of the Trinitas group taken along the parade route. Undoubtedly, the most popular member of the Trinitas group was English Bulldog "Winston" of the Animal Assisted Activities program who delighted spectators all along the parade route!