Outgoing Friends President JoAnn Rendall with Carol Costello. Friends President JoAnn Rendall is congratulated by her son. Jim Dalton, Donal McKevitt, and others. The Friends Banquet, a black-tie dinner and dance, is a St. Patrick's Day institution in Seattle since 1941. Until 1989, when membership was opened to ladies, the Friends of St. Patrick were the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Banquet proceeds support several local charities.
Following are some pictures from previous banquets. The names and years are listed where they've been identified. Seattle City Councilman Wing Luke 3. Councilman Wing Luke 5.