Society to host signature St. Patrick's Day Parade Brunch

The Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers (ISIAL) is thrilled to finally be gathering again for its signature St. Patrick's Day Parade Brunch on Sunday, March 13, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at Mario's Restaurant, 4222 Second Avenue in Detroit Mario's is set to provide a top-notch brunch menu complete with drink specials. The event will feature Irish music presented by ISIAL's very own Cahill & Murphy, as well as snappy commentary from the MCs. A must-see to this year's entertainment program will be appearances from the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies f/k/a Maid of Erin Court, and the parade Grand Marshal Peggy Gray. Also expected to attend will be plenty of lawyers, judges, elected leaders, and dignitaries from the Detroit Irish-American community. The event will also feature the annual raffle for the ISIAL scholarship fund. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Friday, March 11, and are priced at $40 for ISIAL members; $45 for non-members; $15 for children (under 12); $30 for law students. Adult brunches will be $50 at the door without advance reservation. (Reservations are held at the door, no tickets are issued.) To make a reservation, visit the ISIAL website at http://irish-lawyers.org/upcoming-events. Shuttle service from Mario's to and from the parade is available (for a small fee). There will be a $4 charge for parking at a lot across the street from Mario's, a suggested contribution of $2 per person each way for the shuttle ride to and from the parade. The shuttle to the Gaelic League and parade staging area leaves Mario's at around 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The parade will start at 1 p.m. this year. A shuttle bus will be located behind Gaelic League during the parade, with the last shuttle back to Mario's around 5 p.m. (or otherwise by reservation). A shuttle from the Gaelic League parking lot to Mario's is also available by reservation only starting at 9:30 a.m. For shuttle reservations, contact Justin at 734-775-9776. Further announcements will be made at the brunch. Anyone who would like to march in the parade with ISIAL should contact Judge Michael Gerou at mgerou@comcast.net or via text at 734-658-2003 (no voice mail). Anyone with additional questions can contact Brunch Chairperson Miles Gerou at 313-454-1124 or by email: miles@lplaws.com. Published: Tue, Mar 01, 2022