Ringgold band invited to participate in NYC's St. Patrick's Day parade

Greg Steele received a double dose of good news on Oct. 27.
His daughter was born and he was notified that the Ringgold band was selected to participate in the 249th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City.
“It was a great day,” the Ringgold band director said.
This was the first year Ringgold applied to participate in the parade, which will have the New York City police commissioner as the grand marshall.
“I understand that most of the time, you are on a waiting list for years,” Steele said. “So to get in the first year we applied, we’re very honored and pleased.”
Read what some of the band members have to say about it in Saturday's Observer-Reporter.