Hibernia Irish Society Named 2027 Season Royalty

The Biloxi organization introduced three new honorees during their annual Luck of the Irish Party.

Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in People

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The Hibernia Irish Society announced its 2027 season royalty, including Grand Marshal Ken Mustered, during an annual event in Biloxi this week. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Hibernia Irish Society officially kicked off its 2027 St. Patrick season this week. The group introduced its new royalty during a celebration held in Biloxi.

Why it matters

These appointments establish the leadership representatives for the upcoming season of cultural events. The honorees will serve as the public face of the society at various community engagements throughout the year.

The society named 3 total honorees to represent the organization throughout the 2027 season. These individuals were introduced during the annual Luck of the Irish Party.

The players

Ken Mustered

He is the designated grand marshal for the Hibernia Irish Society 2027 season.

Linda Litke

She was appointed to serve as the Colleen for the 2027 season.

Leo Taranto

He is the selected representative for St. Patrick for the 2027 season.

Hibernia Irish Society

This is a cultural organization that coordinates St. Patrick's Day traditions and community events in the region.

The details

Ken Mustered was named the grand marshal, while Linda Litke will serve as the Colleen and Leo Taranto as St. Patrick for the 2027 season. The trio will represent the Hibernia Irish Society at events, including the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ocean Springs.

Timeline

  1. September 17, 2026: The Hibernia Irish Society held its announcement event in Biloxi.

  2. 2027: The St. Patrick season for the society.

Market Landscape

The appointment of these honorees follows a long-standing pattern set by the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ocean Springs. This cycle reinforces the society's role in maintaining cultural traditions within the regional event space.

Residents can expect to see these three honorees representing the society at public festivities throughout the year. The community will have the opportunity to engage with the royalty during the upcoming St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ocean Springs.

The takeaway

The selection of seasonal royalty remains a central tradition for maintaining community heritage during the St. Patrick season. Residents interested in participating should look for upcoming parade schedules in Ocean Springs.

Further reading

For more information on local leadership and community organizations, visit the Biloxi People section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by WXXV News 25.