The Hackettstown Business Improvement District kicks off the Hackettstown’s St. Patrick’s Parade weekend with a Grand Marshal Reception honoring Mrs. Mary Litwhiler as the 2025 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal on Thursday, March 6, 6-9:00 pm at David’s Country Inn, 314 Main St., Hackettestown, NJ. The buffet reception dinner features a live performance by Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance. Tickets on sale now, are $65 per ticket and $600 for a table of 10 (Includes dinner buffet, entertainment and cash bar).

The 2025 St. Patrick’s parade will stepping off at 3:30 pm on Sunday, March 9.

Mary Litwhiler lived in Hackettstown for 47 years. While living there, she volunteered on many committees and was instrumental in declaring the historic area a “Historic District” in Hackettstown. She started the Victorian house tours from 2003 to 2008 which brought hundreds of visitors into Hackettstown.

Mary spent 20 years with the Recreation Commission and started the first “Decorate the House Contest”. She served two years on the Zoning Board and served on the Board of Education where she fought for smaller class sizes and helped write curriculum.

She was also instrumental in starting the Maintenance Street Committee creating ideas to move Hackettstown forward. She was also involved with the first Hackettstown BID. She worked with others to put the existing program in place and develop what was needed to become an official organization. Mary worked on Streetscape getting building owners to fix up buildings and areas around them. She planned new activities for Hackettstown and worked to involve stores and restaurants.

Mary worked on the committee for the very first St. Patrick’s Day parade and has been volunteering on the committee ever since. The Hackettown BID is proud to announce her as the 2025 Grand Marshal.

To purchase tickets at $65 per ticket click here!
To purchase a table of 10 for $600 click here!

For more information email socialmedia@hackettstownbid.com or call (908) 850-5004.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Mars Wrigley, John Johnson Auto Group, Classic Ballroom Dance Studio, Bright Smiles 4 Kids, Atlantic Health System/Foundation for Hackettstown Medical Center, Sanico, Inc, Stuber Insurance Agency, Fulton Bank, WRNJ, Explore Warren, Maguire Memorial Home, SERVPRO, High Street Dispensary, Calico Country Flowers.