The time-honored and beloved New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off this coming Monday, and leading the charge this time around is a grand marshal with deep history with the local community.

Columnist David Lauderalde introduces you to Diane Reilley who is proud to be the grand marshal on Sunday but also thinking of someone who won’t be there.

It’s time for the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade. Joining Newsmakers host was the Grand Marshal for this year’s parade, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and the Gael of the Year, Meg O’Connell. You can watch the entire show in the video player above.