The Backyard Players & Friends helped kick off parade season in the village with its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at its theater space on North Long Beach Road, drawing families and supporters for a morning of food and Irish-themed entertainment.
Guests were served stacks of pancakes during the four-hour event on March 8, which featured live performances by Irish step dancers and bagpipe player Tony Egan, adding a festive atmosphere as the community gathered to celebrate the approaching St. Patrick’s Day season. The breakfast is one of several events held each year in the lead-up to the village’s St. Patrick’s Parade on March 21.
Backyard Players & Friends is a Rockville Centre–based nonprofit that offers inclusive arts and community programs for teens and adults of all abilities. The organization provides opportunities in theater, music, dance, art and creative writing, helping participants express themselves, develop social and life skills, and build friendships in a supportive environment.
