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PARADE QUEEN SELECTION
The Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen and Honor Attendant were selected on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the IACC.
Congratulations to Caroline Pfaff, named the 2026 Parade Queen, and Meghan Waterfield, named the 2026 Honor Attendant!
Along with Caroline and Meghan, four additional contestants competed for the title of Parade Queen. Pictured below, standing from left to right, are Elle Cullinane, Avery Reardon, Kelly Aspras, and Megan Jenkins.
All of the contestants represented themselves and their families with grace, pride, and true Irish spirit. ☘️
2026 GREATER NEW HAVEN ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE QUEEN
Caroline Pfaff, 2026 Parade Queen
Caroline is the daughter of Kara Roxbee and Timothy Pfaff the granddaughter of Eileen and Kevin Roxbee. She resides in Madison and her ancestors hail from Counties Cork, Donegal, Kildare, and Mayo, Ireland. She is employed by the Westport Public Schools as an eighth-grade Special Education teacher. Caroline graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology in 2025 (Go Huskies!). She is actively involved with Unified Sports, which directly reflects her personal ambition to advocate for inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for all students and athletes. As a first-year teacher, Caroline’s goal is to establish a Unified program at her school. In her free time, Caroline enjoys sports such as skiing and soccer and is a passionate UConn Women’s Basketball fan. She also enjoys yoga, going to the gym, traveling, and spending time with her family at their lake. Caroline is deeply committed to philanthropy through organizations such as Girls on the Run. Caroline is a member of the New Haven Gaelic Football & Hurling Club.
2026 GREATER NEW HAVEN ST. PATRICK'S DAY HONOR ATTENDANT
Meghan Waterfield, 2026 Honor Attendant
Meghan is the daughter of Caryll and Gregory Waterfield. She resides in West Haven and her ancestors hail from Counties Kildare, Offaly, Meath, and Armagh, Ireland. She is employed by Yale New Haven Hospital as an Interventional Radiology Technologist. Meghan is a 2023 graduate of Sacred Heart University. Her personal ambition is to make a positive impact on her community through service, to inspire young people to reach their full potential, and to uplift others through her work in healthcare. In her free time, Meghan enjoys coaching youth cheerleading, skiing, and pottery. She is a member of the West Haven Irish American Club.
PAST PARADE QUEENS AND HONOR ATTENDANTS
