Our Grand Marshall, Bobby Dunbar was the leading force behind our Parade Committee for the past 5 years. He brought his personal friends, the Dublin City Ramblers, from Ireland to lead the entertainment for the first parade in 1997, which has became an annual tradition.

Bobby recently retired to the Orlando area with his wife of 32 years, Millie Dunbar. Bobby served the City Hollywood Police Force for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Bobby served the Police Department in many capacities, including as a detective with burglary, robbery and homicide, in the organized crime unit and the State Attorney’s Task Force, retiring as a Sargeant. On a personal note, Bobbie has three children (Debbie, Bobbi and Mike) and two grandchildren (Brendan and Kaitlin). His hobbies include golf, playing grandfather, riding motorcycles and Dolphin games.

This year’s Deputy Grand Marshal, Roguey Doyle, has long been affiliated with St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the South Florida area. Roguey worked as a volunteer for over 10 years and was a founding member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. She, along with Bobby Dunbar, worked feverishly to continue the tradition of a St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival and were responsible for bringing it to Hollywood.

Roguey comes from a long line of Irishmen. Both her mother and father were third generation Irish coming from Roscommon and Lietram, Ireland. Often referred to as wearing the map of Ireland on her face, Roguey’s eyes light up when discussions turn to the “wearin’ of the green.”

Roguey currently is the Special Events Supervisor for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts in Hollywood, Florida. Her family moved to Hollywood in 1956, when she was a wee lass and she grew up in the South Florida area attending St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Broward Community College.

Roguey Doyle has an indomitable will. Whether the challenge is personal or professional, she will overcome all obstacles to get the job done ....and manages to be upbeat and cheerful at the same time. She's fun to to work with.

Our Irish Ambassador of the Year, Hilary Craig Joyelle was born and raised in Belfast, Ireland. Educated and employed in the film industry, she worked for the National Film Studios of Ireland and appeared in the movie “Excalibur.”

Hilary has been in the Irish Pub business for 15 years in South Florida. She has been active in charitable efforts and Irish community projects. Hilary currently owns and manages the successful Irish restaurant and pub, The Field at 3281 Griffin Road, Dania Beach.