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THE 244th ANNUAL Version 2- 3/3/2014 PHILADELPHIA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Founded in 1771, 2
nd Oldest Parade of any kind in the USA
IN HONOR OF THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014
(This is the 63rd Parade since Incorporating under current Parade Board in 1952)
IT IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME AGAIN SO WARN YOUR MEMBERS EARLY AND OFTEN!
DIV. 1 Report 11:00 AM North Side of JFK. Between 16th &
17th Sts.
1 PHILADELPHIA POLICE MOTORCYCLES 4
2 CARDINAL O’HARA MARCHING BAND 125
Featured Organization Celebrating 50 years 3 PRO LIFE UNION Van 100
4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PHILA CHAPTER 1 Float 1 van 50
2013 James P. “Jim” Kilgallen Award, For Outstanding Organization for charitable endeavors
5 ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT
6 BANNER- THEME: ST. PATRICK, BLESS THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF IRISH AMERICANS TO
OUR NATION. (BANNER CARRIERS ARE STUDENTS AT ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL)
7 GRAND MARSHAL: JIM MURRAY
FOUNDER OF THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE, FOUNDER OF THE EAGLES FLY FOR
LEUKEMIA, AND FORMER GENERAL MANAGER OF THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES.
8 CHRISTINA RYAN KILCOYNE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Minivan 125
9 BANNER -THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY OBSERVANCE ASSOCIATION
10 ST. PATRICK’S DAY OBSERVANCE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
11 PRESIDENT: Robert M. Gessler
Bob Gessler is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, currently residing in the Torresdale section. He is happily
married to Kathleen (Dougherty) and is the owner of The Gessler Group, a commercial real estate appraisal and
consulting firm. Bob was the 2008 winner of the Ancient Order of Hibernians' National JFK Medal. He is the
former President of both the Philadelphia County Board and Division #87 Port Richmond.
12 CHAPLAIN: Fr. Kevin J. Gallagher
Pastor at St. Denis in Havertown PA
14 CHAPLAIN: Sister James Anne Feerick IHM,
Teaches at St. Francis DeSales in West Philadelphia & 2011 Grand Marshal
15 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Christopher J. Phillips
16 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Mary Frances Fogg
17 TREASURER: Harry J. Marnie
18 RECORDING SECRETARY: John A. Stevenson
19 CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Kathy McGee Burns
20 PARADE DIRECTOR: Michael J. Bradley Jr.
21 ST.PATRICK’SDAY OBSERVANCE ASSOC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
(LINE UP ALPHABETICALLY FACE REVIEWING STAND)
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Hon. Edward J. Bradley Trolley 40
Michael F. Callahan
John J. “Johnny Doc” Dougherty
Michael J. Driscoll
Joseph M. Fox
Walter Garvin, Jr.
Bobby L. Henon
John M. Inemer
Joseph L. Inemer, Jr.
Bill Ivers
Tom Keenan
Hon. James Murray Lynn
Bridie P. Mc McCafferty
Austin J. McGreal Esq.
Joseph E. Montgomery
Thomas P. O’Malley
Mary Beth Ryan
24 VISITING DIGNITARIES -GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND & N. IRELAND
JOHN PERRY TD. – MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS
PETER RYAN, DEPUTY CONSUL GENERAL, CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND NYC
26 BANNER – VIP’s VIP’s- CHURCH, CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL DIGNITARIES 25
27 PHILADELPHIA MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER
28 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA: JIM CAWLEY
29 US CONGRESSMAN: BOB BRADY, founded Philadelphia traditions fund for parades.
30 Judge Kevin Dougherty State Rep. Brendon Boyle State Rep. Kevin Boyle
US Congressman Pat Meehan Councilman William Greenlee SRC President Bill Green
Councilman Dennis O’Brien Councilman Mark Squilla Councilman Bobby Henon
Councilman Brian O’Neill Honorable Patrick Dugan If anyone questions why these VIP’s are the only ones listed here and in the lineup in the parade book, and announced at the
parade, it’s because they were the only ones who were polite and kind enough to respond and RSVP to our invitation! We
never announce a person who is running for office, however if they have a current title, we announce that title.
31 DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE RAINBOW IRISH STEP DANCERS small bus 50
321 HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL BEST BUDDIES 60
33 AOH JR. DIVISION 1 PHILA ROMAN CATHOLIC H.S. - PATRICK KERR Car 30
PARADE BANNER CARRIERS
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34 BANNER - SAINT PATRICK’S RING OF HONOR 25
(PLEASE LINE UP IN THIS ORDER, FACING REVIEWING STAND) Rev. Ed Brady
Susan Campbell
Eddie and Emily Gallagher
Alanna Barry-McCloskey
Kevin McCloskey
Dr. James Murphy
Mark O’Connor
Kathy Orr
Becky Puchalski
Joe "Shay" Stivala
Father Chris Walsh
Tom and Sarah Walsh
Connelly Foundation
Josephine Mandeville
Emily Reily
98.1 WOGL Breakfast Club Ross Brittain
Valarie Knight
Frank Lewis
Bill Zimpfer
GRANITE RUN BUICK GMC PARADE SPONSOR 5 CARS
37 PHILADELPHIA’S “IRISH GOOD LUCK CHARM”: TIMMY KELLY Singing: Danny Boy
38 LAOH JR DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY - ST. BRIGID 25
39 LAOH DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY ST. BRIGID 1 Car 25
40 AOH JR DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY MSGR. THOMAS J. RILLEY 25
41 AOH DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY MSGR. THOMAS J. RILLEY 1 TROLLEY 100
Featured Organization Celebrating 125 years
2013 Joseph E. Montgomery Award Outstanding AOH and LAOH Divisions 42 LOCAL 98 IBEW 2 Trolleys 300
43 FRALINGER STRING BAND (With Local 98) 100
44 MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS CLOWNS 8
(Not in line of march, walking throughout parade groups and crowd)
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DIVISION 2 REPORT @ 11:00 AM South Side of JFK. Between 16th &
17th Sts.
GRAND MARSHAL’s VIP GROUPS
47 BANNER: GRAND MARSHAL’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS 5
48 GRAND MARSHAL’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS 50
49 FRANK GALLAGHER: SINGING AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 1
50 McDONALD’S – RONALD McDONALD 5
51 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES MASCOT SWOOP AND DRUMLINE ambulance 20
52 ST. THOMAS MORE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 convertible, 1 Trolley 100
53 PHILADELPHIA EMERALD SOCIETY COLOR GUARD 5
54 PHILADELPHIA EMERALD SOCIETY PIPE BAND 50
55 PHILADELPHIA EMERALD SOCIETY 1 Convertible Car 150
2013 Hon. Vincent A. Carroll Award Outstanding Musical Unit Excluding Grade School Bands 56 SAINT MALACHYS BELFAST IRELAND CHOIR 10
57 AOH DIVISION 1 - DENNIS KELLY 75
58 PHILADELPHIA POLICE & FIRE COLOR GUARD 5
59 PHILADELPHIA POLICE & FIRE PIPES AND DRUMS 50
60 PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT 3 Fire Trucks 100
61 AOH DIVISION 22 PHILA - FIREFIGHTER JOHN J. REDMOND 1 Truck 60
62 LAOH DIVISION 22 PHILA - ST. FLORIAN 1 Trolley 50
PRESIDENT’S VIP GROUPS
63 BANNER PRESIDENT: FAMILY & FRIENDS 2
64 PRESIDENT: FAMILY & FRIENDS 35
65 IRISH MEMORIAL 20’ Trailer 5
66 PHILADELPHIA UNION SOCCER CLUB Truck 10
67 SECOND STREET IRISH SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS 20
68 SECOND STREET IRISH SOCIETY 1 Trolley 200
69 SECOND STREET IRISH SOCIETY STEP DANCERS Trolley 50
70 FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK 10
71 JOHN J. HALLAHAN HIGH SCHOOL 20
72 ST. JOHNS HOSPICE 15
2013 Mary Theresa Dougherty Award –Outstanding Organization Dedicated
To Serving The Needs Of God’s People In The Community
73 PHILADELPHIA SOUL ARENA FOOTBALL 10
74 SAINT KATHERINE OF SIENA (NE PHILA) 1 Truck 1 Van 150
75 AOH DIVISION 87 PHILA - PORT RICHMOND Color Guard 15
76 BAND BROKEN SHILLELAGHS (with AOH/ LAOH 87) TRUCK 10
77 AOH DIVISION 87 PHILA - PORT RICHMOND 300
78 LAOH DIVISION 87 PHILA - PORT RICHMOND Trolley 100
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DIVISION 3 REPORT @ 11:00 AM North Side of JFK. Between 17th &
18th Sts.
PARADE DIRECTOR’S VIP GROUPS
85 McDADE – CARA CHAMPIONSHIP DANCERS Truck 50
86 CBS3 CW PHILLY CELEBRITIES & BLACKTHORN Float 20
87 PARADE DIRECTOR’S FAMILY NITTANY LION Trolley 50
88 McDADE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Trucks 300
2013 & 2012 Maureen McDade McGroary Award – Outstanding Children's Irish Dance Group
Exemplifying the Spirit of Irish Culture through Traditional Dance
89 DELCO FRIENDS OF ST. PATRICK- Trolley 25
90 BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS 200
2013 Father Kevin C. Trautner Award - Outstanding School or Religious Organization That
Displays Their Irish Heritage While Promoting Christian Values
91 AOH DIVISION 65 PHILA - JOSEPH E. MONTGOMERY. - (PARADE MARSHALS) 25
92 MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE CONVERTIBLE 25
93 CARA SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE VAN 150
94 St. Denis Parish/Cardinal Foley School Vehicle 200
95 MISS MAYO 1 car 5
96 MAYO ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA 1 Car, 1 Van 200
97 COME WEST ALONG THE ROAD RADIO SHOW MARIANNE MCDONALD 20
98 McHUGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Trailer 100
99 ST. JOSEPHS PREP 20
100 DONEGAL ASSOCIATION -MARY FROM DUNGLOE Car 5
101 DONEGAL ASSOCIATION Trolley 50
102 BAND VINCENT GALLAGHER BAND 1 Trailer 5
103 PHILADELPHIA ROSE OF TRALEE Car 10
104 ARCHBISHOP RYAN HS MARCHING BAND & IRISH AMERICAN CHAPTER 75
105 LANSDALE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 25
DIVISION 4 REPORT @ 11:00 AM SOUTH Side of JFK. Between 17th &
18th Sts.
106 CAVAN SOCIETY 1 “Large” float, 1 “Large” Trailer, trailer, Vehicle 100
2013 Msgr. Thomas J. Rilley Award - Outstanding Fraternal Organization
107 ST. JAMES ALUMNI / ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3 trolleys 200
108 SIXTY-NINTH (69th) PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS 40 109 TIMONEY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCERS 1 Minivan 75
110 EIGHTY SECOND (82nd) AIRBORNE AND 3 Hummers 25
111 ST. ALOYSIUS ACADEMY BAND 1 Convertible 1 Van 50
2013 & 2012 Anthony J. Ryan Award - Outstanding Grade School Band
112 PHILADELPHIA VIETNAM VETERANS 3 cars 40
114 TARA GAEL DANCERS 1 van 1 Pickup Truck 50
115 NOTRE DAME CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA TRUCK 25
116 EMERALD ISLE ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE PICKUP & TRAILER 50
117 IRISH IMMIGRATION & PASTORAL CENTER OF PHILA. 1 Convertible 20
118 BREHON LAW SOCIETY 1 Trolley 75
119 IRISH AMERICAN CHAMBER BUSINESS & NETWORK Double-Deck Bus 25
120 RINCE RI SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Truck 100
121 PHILADELPHIA YOUTH GAELIC GAMES VAN 50
122 DELAWARE COUNTY GAELS YOUTH ATHLETIC CLUB FLATBED 100
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DIVISION 5 REPORT @ 11:00 AM NORTH Side of JFK. Between 18th &
19th Sts.
127 IRISH OF HAVERTOWN 1 “LARGE” Float, Trailer, truck 125
2013 & 2012 George Costello Award - Outstanding Float
128 NICHOLL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Pickup Truck 100
2013 & 2012 Marie C. Burns Award - Outstanding Adult Dance Group
129 PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PARADE SPONSOR Float Trolley 10
130 St. Declan’s Well / Muller Inc / Yards Brewery Minivan 5
131 COYLE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 2 Minivans 50
132 PJ FITZPATRICK PARADE SPONSOR Box Truck and PT Cruiser 5
133 ST. GABRIEL’S IRISH SOCIETY 1 Car 75
134 BALLINA BAND (WITH AOH DIV 17) 10
135 LAOH DIV. 17 – PHILA NORTHEAST - QUEEN MAEVE Truck 25
136 AOH DIV. 17 - PHILA NORTHEAST - FR. ALOYSIUS McGONIGAL Flatbed, van 75
137 BROESLER SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Truck 70
138 AOH DIVISION 61 NE PHILA- JOSEPH SCHLICKLING- BAND:THE SHANTY’S TRUCK 100
139 LAOH DIVISION 61 NE PHILA- ST. KATHERINE DREXEL 50
140 STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 150
141 SOUTH PHILLY STRING BAND (with Local 420) 30
142 BAND "NO IRISH NEED APPLY" (with AOH/LAOH 88) 10
143 LAOH DIVISION 88 PHILA 50
144 DIVISION 88 PHILA. - OFFICER DANNY BOYLE 200
145 SUGARHOUSE CASINO BUS 50
146 AOH / LAOH DIVISION 51 PHILA, FISHTOWN 1 Flatbed Truck 300
2013 Hon. James J. Tate Award - Groups That Best Exemplifies the Spirit of the Parade
DIVISION 6 REPORT @ 12:00 PM SOUTH Side of JFK. Between 18th &
19th Sts.
151 JOSEPH FLEMING MEMORIAL IRISH BRIGADE Pick up truck 200
152TYRONE SOCIETY 20
153 DERRY SOCIETY SONS AND DAUGHTERS TRUCK 30
154 CUMMINS SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE & WALDRON MERCY DANCERS 3trucks 100
2013 & 2012 Walter Garvin Award - Outstanding Children’s Irish Dance Group 155 WOGL 98.1 FM Morning Show PARADE SPONSOR VEHICLE 5
156 SAINT KATHERINE OF SIENA, WAYNE PA IRISH DANCERS VAN TRUCK 50
157 SPORTSRADIO 94WIP /610 WIP PARADE SPONSOR VEHICLE 5
158 SOUTHWEST ST. PATRICK’S CLUB BUS 50
2013 Joseph J. “Banjo” McCoy Award –Outstanding Fraternal Organization
159 BAND JAMISON – WITH CELTIC FLAME
160 CELTIC FLAME SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 SUV 75
2013 JAMES CAWLEY PARADE DIRECTORS AWARD –Outstanding Irish Performance 161 WPHT 1210 AM TALK RADIO PARADE SPONSOR VEHICLE 5
162 AOH DIVISION 3 SOUTH JERSEY Pick Up Truck 100
163 CAIRDEAS IRISH BRIGADE Fire Truck 150
164 KYW 1060 RADIO PARADE SPONSOR VEHICLE 5
165 CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING 1 Minivan 30
166 MARKET RESOURCE PARTNERS FLATBED 50
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DIVISION 7 REPORT @ 1:00 PM North Side of JFK. Between 19th &
20th Sts
170 AOH DIVISION 25 PHILA - THOMAS J. LALLY 1 Flatbed Truck 125
171 LAOH DIVISION 25 PHILA – BRIGID McCRORY 100
172 DeNOGLA SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE TRUCK 50
173 AOH DIVISION # 4 MIKE DOYLE TRUCK 75
174 MISS PHILADELPHIA SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION 5
175 STS. PETER & PAUL IRISH DANCERS 20
176 GRAYS FERRY IRISH SOCIETY Pickup Truck 75
177 GALLAGHER’S IRISH SOCIETY 150
178 GIBSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Minivan 150
179 SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. FLOAT, TROLLEY, 2 VANS 50
180 JOHN J. O’MALLEY IRISH SOCIETY 1 truck 50
181 ST NORBERTS IRISH DANCERS 20
182 EMERALD EDUCATION COMMITTEE Float 50
183 Girls High School, Philadelphia School District 25
184 SHADES OF GREEN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Pick Up Truck 40
185 AOH DIVISION IV TRUCK 40
186 SECOND & JACKSON IRISH ASSOCIATION TRUCK 75
DIVISION 8 REPORT @ 1:00 PM South Side of JFK. Between 19th &
20th Sts.
NEW GROUPS
194 IRISH EASTER RISING CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE 1916 – 2016 Car 25
195 KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY DANCE TEAM 50
196 PENNSYLVANIA CINDERELLA SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION 10
197 NA TORAIDHE HURLING CLUB 25
198 THANK-A-VET vehicle 20
199 GALWAY GUILD BAND Pick up and long trailer 25
200 THE BAND – BALTIMORE (MD) 60
201 THE THRIFTY IRISHMAN Truck 6
202 SECOND STREET PLOUGH BHOYS CELTIC SUPPORTERS CLUB Vehicle 50
203 BALTIMORE (MD) TWIGHLIGHTERS MARCHING UNIT bus 65
204 DEER PARK CAMP & RETREAT CENTER truck 20
205 INSULATORS & ALLIED WORKERS LOCAL 14 Pick up truck 100
206 MASS DESTRUCTION MARCHING UNIT (BALTIMORE MD) 100
207 IRONWORKERS LOCAL 401 Flatbed truck 50
208 SING FOR AMERICA minivan 6
209 PARTY ROCKERS TWEEN SCENE Vehicle 75
210 GUINNESS TRUCK TRUCK 2
DIVISION 9 REPORT @ 1:00 PM East Side of 20th
St. Between JFK &
Arch Sts.
DIVISION 10 REPORT @ 1:00 PM West Side of 20th
St. Between JFK &
Arch Sts.
Staging Area: John F. Kennedy Blvd.30th St RR 3/2/2014
Report
1:00 PM
23rd st under bridge 23rd st under bridge
Center
Report Lane
1:00 PM Clear
22nd St under bridge 22nd St under bridge
Center
Report Lane
1:00 PM Clear
21st St under bridge 21st St under bridge
Center
Report Lane Report 20th St is
1:00 PM Clear 1:00 PM Closed
20th St 20th St Thru
Div 10 Report @ 1:00 PM Cuthbert St.
Center Lane Clear to Arch St.
Div 9 Report @ 1:00 PM Cherry St.
20th St 20th St To
Center Race St.
Report Div 8 Lane Div 7 Report
1:00 PM Clear 1:00 PM
19th St 19th St
Center
Report Div 6 Lane Div 5 Report
12:00 PM Clear IOH 11:00 AM
18th St 18th St
Center
Report Div 4 Lane Div 3 Report
11:00 AM Cavan Clear 11:00 AM
17th St 17th St
Center
Report Div 2 Lane Div 1 Report
11:00 AM Clear BD Trolley 11:00 AM
16th St
Parade starts here 12:00PM
2014 Philadelphia St Patrick's Day Parade1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Divisions Report at 11:00 AM
Keep the center lane of JFK Blvd. clear in case of an emergency!
Parade starts promptly at 12:00 PM, all Divisions will be moving right away.
Drop offs are only on Market St or on numbered Streets, no driving on JFK.
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Divisions Report at 1:00 PM.
Large Trucks and Floats are to line up on JFK by 10:00 AM
6th Divisions Report at 12:00 PM.
Only Vehicles in parade will be lined up on JFK Blvd.
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AS OUTLINED IN THE MAP. PLEASE GIVE THIS INFO TO YOUR BUS DRIVERS.
Follow Kelly Drive
Art Museum
3/2/2014
Parade
Route
Do Not
Drive on
Dance floor
23rd St. 23rd St.
VIP
Parking
22nd St. 22nd St.
21st St. 21st St.
20th St. 20th St.
19th St. 19th St.
18th St. 18th St.
17th St. 17th St.
16th St. 16th St.
Build your floats
to face to the left!
2014 Philadelphia St Patrick's Day Parade
Performing Area FOR GROUPS WHO TRAVEL IN BUSSES:
THE BUSSES WILL WAIT AT LEMON HILL DRIVE BEHIND ART MUSEUM
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Log.
Circl
Eakin's
OvalTV
VIP
Dance
Floor
48x20'
To Rt. 76
3/2/2014
Sedgley St.
Kelly
Drive
ART
MUSEUM
Performing
Area
2014 Philadelphia St Patrick's Day Parade
Bus Pick Up Area
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Lemon Hill Drive
Lemon Hill
Drive
ALL BUSSES
PARK HERE
Eakin's
Oval
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THE 244th
ANNUAL
PHILADELPHIA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Founded in 1771, 2nd Oldest Parade of any kind in the USA IN HONOR OF THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014
Dear Friends:
IT IS NOT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SO WE CATCH A BREAK!
Enclosed please find the Line of March for the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade. THE MAPS ARE THE
LAST 4 PAGES. Please read the rules and regulations (especially about throwing candy or any items) and
advise those in your groups. One person from each group must check in with one of the Marshals in your
Division upon arrival, or you will not be announced at the reviewing stand or on TV.
Do not schedule any after parade celebrations to start before 4:00 PM or more than likely you will be paying for
dead time.
Insurance regulations require that all vehicles in the line of march be insured and have your insurance cards
taped to the dashboard on the driver side of the vehicles. Animals are NOT permitted in the Line of March.
Please copy the staging and bus pick up maps for the members of your groups and drivers. In the event of
inclement weather, or an act of God, please listen to KYW-1060 AM Radio for information. I will also post on
the website but I leave at 5:00 AM so I will do my best. There is NO rain date scheduled, so unless it is
absolutely horrible weather, we go.
In honoring Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland, we ask for your patience and understanding, and please
say a prayer for safety of all those attending, good weather, and a successful and entertaining parade.
I have enclosed a copy of the rules and regulations, please familiarize yourself with them. I have also enclosed
some suggestions for making this parade successful and other information you will find useful.
DO NOT DRIVE ANYTHING OVER THE GREEN WOOD DANCE FLOOR !
Do me a BIG favor. Use common sense! When you are waiting at the reviewing stand and the group in
front of you is performing, please stop your music so you do not drown out the group in front of you! I
can’t believe how many times I have to run up to a car or a band to tell them to stop the music. Have a
little empathy for the group in front of you and the group behind you will do the same.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Sunday March 16, 2014, starting at 12:00 PM SHARP at
16th & JFK. There will be an air horn with 5 short blasts to signal 5 minutes to the start, and 1 long blast to signal the
start of the Parade. The first 4 divisions please have your group ready to march at 12:00PM. This letter offers final
suggestions to make this parade successful.
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CBS 3 has assembled the winning team of Kathy Orr, Chris May & Bob Kelly, that is such an asset to the Irish
Community. Check their website the day after the parade for Award Winners, information, and photos at CBSPhilly.com
on the St Patrick’s Day Parade link. Click the “Contact Us” tab, use it, and tell them what a great job they do
covering the parade! Our partnership with CBS 3 has developed other improvements that you will further promote the
parade.
Parade TV Coverage:
Live – Sunday 3/16/14 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on The CWPhilly (WPSG-TV)
Encore #1 – Sunday 3/16/14 – 4:00pm to 7:00pm on The CWPhilly (WPSG-TV) The encore will air right after the live
broadcast so that everyone from the parade can see it.
Encore #2 – Monday 3/17/14 – 9:00am to Noon on CBS-3.The parade will be available on COMCAST On Demand in
the Local section starting March 18. The week before the parade, each day on the 4:00 & 6:00PM News, CBS 3 will air
vignettes about groups in the parade. Please notify your groups and friends to watch and “make the switch” to CBS
3!
A few years ago we had 90 groups and now have over 200! If I am going to reach my goal of having all groups finished
by 4:00 PM, I need your help. The only groups permitted to stop and perform are the Irish dance groups and marching
bands, which get 1 & ½ minutes to perform. All other groups are to continue moving past the reviewing stand. If your
group stops at the stand, without clearing it with me, then you will be affecting the groups at the rear of the parade. Rest
assured that next year you will find your group at the end of the parade if you are lucky enough to be invited back, so
don’t put us in that position. Please be courteous to all the groups and march right by the stand.
I have posted our Judging Criteria on the website. The reviewing stand is on the left, so your floats and units should all
be prepared to face left (Driver’s side of Vehicles) going by the reviewing stand. The maximum height for floats to drive
on city streets is 13’6” same as PENNDOT. You may build a float higher, but it will have to be built on site and
disassembled on site as well. It is YOUR responsibility to see if it fits on parade route, not mine! In the event of
inclement weather, or an act of God, please listen to KYW-1060 AM Radio for information. There is no rain date
scheduled (or necessary, Kathy Orr has promised us good weather). We will not refer to it as “cold” Sunday; we will stay
positive and call it “Refreshing”! If we happen by chance to have precipitation, call it LIQUID SUNSHINE! Please
do not call my house the morning of the parade; I leave at 5:00 AM!
In honoring Saint Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland, we ask for your patience and understanding, and please say a prayer
for good weather, safety of all those attending, and a successful parade. If you have any questions, please contact me at
[email protected]. The award winners will be posted on Monday morning at our Website
www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com. Thank you for your cooperation. Parades are not successful without dedicated
people, and you are the reason why this parade is the best!
PARADE PARTICIPATION RULES, & REGULATIONS Please pay particular attention to the following rules; they are for everyone’s benefit and safety.
Candy or Giveaway Items: Throwing candy from vehicles or floats along the parade route is prohibited. This creates a very
dangerous situation for youngsters running into the middle of parade vehicles, or reaching their hand out under wheels. Walkers must
distribute candy or approved novelty items curbside, in a safe manner, no throwing allowed! Your participation in next year’s parade
will be denied if your group violates this rule and you will be held liable for any accidents.
Real or fake guns are NOT PERMITTED except as part of a Military or Police unit.
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Noise: No blowing of loud horns or sirens that drown out music played by bands and dance groups. When you are waiting at the
reviewing stand and the group in front of you is performing, please stop your music so you do not drown out the group in front of you!
Drinking & Barbequing: No alcoholic beverages or Barbequing of any type are permitted in vehicles in the parade, in the staging
area or in the line of March. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Badges: All participants in the line of march should buy and wear the official St. Patrick's Day Parade Badge.
Buses: All buses should arrive at designated times and unload at assigned area. The Philadelphia Police will direct bus drivers to
assigned parking areas.
Costumes: Costumes that enhance the spirit of the parade are encouraged. Please dress warmly, but make sure to present yourself so
others will see you favorably on television. Jeans are discouraged! NO SMOKING IN THE PARADE!
Dancers & Band Performances at the Reviewing Stand: All PREAPPROVED Band and dance units will be limited to a 1 minute
and 30 second performance. All music on CD or tape must be received by the Dancers Music Contact by Feb 28th
Mike Callahan
7203 Delaire Landing Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 (215-624-1551)
Music: Irish music may be played along the parade route, if dancers are getting drowned out by music behind you, please tell a parade
marshal and we will install a walking group as a spacer.
Signs: Signs with the name of your organizations or individual, or referring to the theme are permitted. Other signs or placards must
be previously approved by the Parade Committee 30 days prior to the parade.
“VOTE FOR XYZ” signs are NOT permitted. Vehicles with car dealership or automakers signs or
stickers are NOT permitted except for the Parade Board’s Vehicle Sponsor- “Granite Run Buick GMC”. If you are not sure about
Signs, contact the Parade Director ONLY. NO one else has the authority to tell you about signs. Signs with your group name are
fine.
Vehicles: All vehicles in the line of March must be noted on your application and approved by the Parade Committee 30 days in
advance of the parade. Float or Trailer Height is the same as the PA Dept. of Transportation, 13 feet 6 inches. Insurance
certificates or cards must be placed on the dashboard so Parade Marshals can see them clearly.
Late Arrival: All groups arriving late on the Day of the Parade will be placed at the end of the Parade.
GROUPS WHO TRAVEL IN BUSES, VANS OR LARGE VEHICLES: THE BUSSES WILL WAIT ON LEMON
HILL DRIVE AND YOU WILL WALK STRAIGHT DOWN KELLY DRIVE TO THE BUSSES. NO TRAFFIC
WILL BE ALLOWED TO TURN LEFT IN FRONT OF ART MUSUEM EXCEPT THE LARGE FLOATS ON
TRACTOR TRAILERS. THE ONLY ONES I AM AWARE OF ARE CAVAN AND IRISH OF HAVERTOWN
SO IF YOU HAVE A TRACTOR TRAILER YOU NEED TO CONTACT MICHAEL BRADLEY
IMMEDIATELY AT [email protected] AND I WILL ADD YOUR GROUP TO
THE LIST.
If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected] Thank you for your
cooperation!
In Honor of St. Patrick,
Michael JMichael JMichael JMichael J Bradley Jr. Bradley Jr. Bradley Jr. Bradley Jr. Parade Director,Parade Director,Parade Director,Parade Director, Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day ParadePhiladelphia St. Patrick’s Day ParadePhiladelphia St. Patrick’s Day ParadePhiladelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade
[email protected] www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com
PO BOX 40744, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
