We’re proud to officially announce Daniel J. Gallagher as the Grand Marshal of the 38th Annual Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, stepping off Saturday, March 7th on the world-famous Boardwalk.

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Dan has been a dedicated member of the Parade Committee since 2021, serving alongside his wife Denise, and their commitment to this tradition, and to Atlantic City, runs deep. In fact, Dan’s family roots in Atlantic City go all the way back to 1918. This honor is as personal as it is well deserved.

An accomplished attorney and lifelong Atlantic City resident, Dan’s legal career has focused on municipal, tax, and public-sector law, serving public institutions and local governments throughout Atlantic County and beyond. He’s also an entrepreneur deeply invested in the city’s future, including his role with DEEM, leading the redevelopment of Bader Field.

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A Holy Spirit High School grad, Dan was a multi-sport athlete, a two-time crew champion, and served on the Atlantic City Beach Patrol during his high school and college years, true AC grit. He went on to earn his business degree from Rutgers, his Juris Doctor from Widener, passed the NJ and PA bar exams, and later earned an LLM in Taxation. His public service résumé is extensive, including roles with the Atlantic City Housing Authority, Board of Education, Urban Redevelopment Agency, and numerous municipalities across South Jersey. He’s admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Supreme Courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and is licensed in U.S. Tax Court.

Most importantly, Dan is a family man, husband to Denise, father to James, Claire, and Grace, stepfather to Drew, Brian, and the late Dean Khoury, and proud grandfather to Kendall.

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Dan embodies what this parade is all about: tradition, service, community, and Atlantic City pride. We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate him as our Grand Marshal and kick off another unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day on the Boardwalk.

 Sláinte, Dan, see you at the front of the parade!