Grand Marshal 2024

Sheila O’Boyle Hudacko was adopted from Dublin, Ireland by two Irish-Americans living here in Bayonne.  She grew up down on 5th Street and attended Saint Mary's  and later graduated from Bayonne High School.  Sheila has now worked for the Bayonne Board of Education for over 20 years.

Sheila has served as an active member of many committees and volunteer group throughout the city including the Bayonne Friends of the Handicapped, Friends of Special Children, the Bayonne Elks, and the Special Olympics.  

Sheila is a longtime member of the County Donegal Association of Bayonne.  She has worked on the Parade Committee for 20 years, serving as the Recording Secretary since 2015.  Sheila is also on the committee for the Bayonne Irish Festival.

Sheila is honored and proud to be the 2024 Grand Marshal for the Bayonne Saint Patrick’s Parade. She looks forward to marching with her friends and family at her side, and she hopes to see you all on the way up Broadway!