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Kevin Schreiber named 2026 grand marshal for York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade; organizers seek volunteers
Summary
At a passing-of-the-sash ceremony, community leaders named Kevin Schreiber the 2026 grand marshal of the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, urged volunteers and clarified that insurance rules prohibit tossing candy in the crowd. The parade is set for March 14, 2026, marking its 40th anniversary.
Kevin Schreiber was presented as the 2026 grand marshal of the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade at a passing-of-the-sash ceremony where organizers urged volunteers, promoted the event’s March 14, 2026 date and clarified safety rules around candy distribution.
Meredith Beaker, of the parade committee, opened the ceremony and said organizers were "gathered this morning to celebrate an important moment" and to mark the parade’s 40th anniversary. She turned the program over to the outgoing grand marshal to lead the sash handoff.
Sean Kenny, who said he served as the 2025 grand marshal, introduced Schreiber and recounted his local ties: Schreiber was described in remarks as a Pennsylvania native from Phoenixville, a York College alumnus and a long-time contributor to economic development efforts in the city. According to the introduction, Schreiber is president of the York County Economic Alliance and previously served as a state representative for parts of the city.
"It's a celebration of Irish culture and heritage," Sean Kenny said, and he urged community members to "come out and help out," noting the parade requires more than 100 volunteers to stage.
Schreiber thanked the committee and his longtime friend Sean Kenny before laying out a lighthearted aspiration. "I will do my very best, and I aspire to toss more candy to the crowd than any grand marshal has done in parade history," he said, adding that the statistic has never been measured.
Organizers immediately clarified safety limits on candy distribution. An event official said, "The reason why throwing candy has never been measured is because it's not allowed. The insurance company won't allow you to do that." The official instructed that volunteers should hand out candy at the curb instead of throwing it into the crowd to avoid putting children at risk.
Schreiber closed by calling the parade "a great celebration of our community" and "a truly special event that is an economic engine for our county and our city," and asked attendees to save the date for March 14. Organizers encouraged donations and additional volunteer sign-ups to support the 40th-anniversary event.
No formal votes or policy actions took place during the ceremony; the event served to introduce the incoming grand marshal, promote volunteer recruitment and remind attendees of safety and operational rules for the parade.
