York St. Patrick’s Day Parade Info
Masters of Ceremonies
The York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is pleased to announce WGAL News 8 as its media partner for 2025.
Jere Gish and Lori Burkholder will serve as co-masters of ceremonies for the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, 2025.
Jere first joined WGAL as a weekend morning anchor and reporter in 2002 before moving to KMBC in Kansas City for five years. He returned to WGAL in 2009 and teamed up with Lori Burkholder on News 8 Today. Jere has also worked at WENY in Elmira, New York, WJAC in Johnstown, PA and WTAJ in Altoona, PA. Jere graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. He grew up in Lancaster County and enjoys running, reading and spending time with his kids.
Lori started at WGAL in 1989 and has held many positions over the years. She hosted and produced "Susquehanna People," a weekly public affairs program, hosted and produced "12:30 Live" for its entire 10-year run, anchored for News 8 at Noon and anchored for News 8 Today. When not covering the news, Lori spends time speaking at many events, enjoys running and renovating her 18th century home. Lori grew up in Dauphin County and graduated from Millersville University with a journalism degree. Lori is married to Jeff with whom she has two children, a daughter Taylor and a son Tommy.