LIFELONG NEW ROCHELLE RESIDENT TO LEAD 2023 PARADE

In a joint statement, the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce and the city of New Rochelle announced that the 2023 Grand Marshal of the New Rochelle 59th annual Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 18 would be Minister Mark McLean. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m.
Audi New Rochelle is providing a convertible Audi S5 Cabriolet for the grand marshal’s ride.
McLean, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, attended City College of New York in Harlem studying music and the history and cultures of African people throughout the diaspora. He served the city as a fire fighter and retired after more than 33 years. McLean’s community involvement spans close to 20 years serving in various organizations. McLean is presently the president of the NAACP New Rochelle Branch, the Inter Religious Coalition of New Rochelle, and CEO of Kingdom Community Consultants.
“As a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, I am delighted and honored to be chosen Grand Marshal of this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Minister McLean. “In spite of all the great challenges this year, I am so grateful to be alive and I give thanks to God to be a part of such a great and loving family that is the city of New Rochelle. Happy Thanksgiving!”
Founded in 1922, the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce fosters economic growth and prosperity in the New Rochelle business community.