Kevin Nolan Named Grand Marshal

7^th Annual Havertown Irish Festival

May 7, 2025

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HAVERTOWN, PA –Kevin Nolan has been named Grand Marshal for the 7^th Annual Havertown Irish Festival.  Kevin is the Chairman and Founder of Nolan Painting, a Havertown based painting contractor and one of the largest in the Philadelphia area.  Kevin will lead a Procession of Dignitaries at 1:00 pm to kick off the main stage performances.

According to Irish Festival Director Tom Kelly, “Over the years, very few companies have sponsored and supported community events like Nolan Painting.  Recently retired, Kevin Nolan has handed company responsibilities over to his children and finally has time to walk with us at the festival.”  Nolan responded, “In great communities everyone works together and contributes to make them great. In Havertown we all share that common unity that makes it a wonderful place to work, live and raise a family.”

Kevin Nolan started Nolan Painting in 1979. Since its founding, Nolan Painting has grown into one of the nation’s largest and employee based, family owned, residential painting companies. Nolan Painting has supported hundreds of community organizations through its “Nolan In the Neighborhood” initiative. Nolan Painting has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society by organizing and presenting the Reindeer Romp 5K, an annual tradition in Havertown.  Nolan Painting has also supported the Irish community by hiring and training scores of Irish painters throughout the region.

Kevin Nolan is an author, most recently publishing the book Organizational Muscle in 2023. Kevin’s four adult children are all actively working in the business.  Kevin is also an Ironman and an endurance athlete. A career highlight was running a marathon in each of the 50 states.

The 7^th Annual Havertown Irish Festival produced by 501c3 non-profit Kelly Music for Life in Havertown, Haverford Township, PA will take place on Saturday June 7^th from Noon to 8 pm. The FREE ADMISSION annual event attracts thousands of people from around the region to Delaware County, also known as the “33^rd County of Ireland.”

The Havertown Irish Festival will feature Irish Bands and performers on 2 stages.  In addition to live music and Irish dancers there will be a bagpiper, Crafter Village featuring handmade crafts by dozens of artisans and crafters, food trucks, a beer garden, and a children’s Fun Zone.  Admission is FREE.  The Irish Festival takes place at 50 E. Eagle Road in Havertown, PA.  Thanks to sponsorships and donations, the event serves as the primary fundraiser to support the Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community in Havertown, PA.

Interested sponsors, Vendors, Information on performers and everything you need to know can be found on the website https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/kellycenter/irish-festival-2025

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Media Contacts:

Kevin Nolan [email protected]

610 633 9285

Kelly Music for Life, 501c3 non-profit public charity

Tom Kelly, Chairman and Executive Director

[email protected]  Cell: 610-804-5054

Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community

https://kellycenter.org/