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THE 243rd ANNUAL PARADE DAY 3/10/2013 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 10, 2013
(This is the 62nd 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 PHILADELPHIA POLICE & FIRE COLOR GUARD 5
3 PHILADELPHIA POLICE & FIRE PIPES AND DRUMS 50
4 RINCE RI SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Truck 100
2012 Hon. James J. Tate Award - Groups That Best Exemplifies the Spirit of the Parade
5
6 ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT
7 FRANK GALLAGHER: SINGING AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
8 BANNER- THEME: THE PHILADELPHIA IRISH MEMORIAL: A DECADE OF
REMEMBERANCE (BANNER CARRIERS ARE STUDENTS AT ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL)
9 GRAND MARSHAL: HARRY MARNIE
Harry was born and raised in South Philadelphia. Harry’s Mother’s family came from Counties
Clare and Tyrone in Ireland. He attended St. Richards School and Bishop Neumann High
School Class of 1961. In 1966 he was inducted into Bishop Neumann’s Baseball Hall of Fame.
He later played semi-pro baseball for the Cincinnati Red (1964-65) following in his father’s
footsteps, Harry (Hal) Marnie played for the Philadelphia Phillies 1944-47. He attended Pierce
Junior College and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. Harry worked for the Philadelphia
Police Department, is a member of FOP Lodge #5, the St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association
and the President of the Philadelphia Emerald Society since 1986. Harry is married to his wife
Pat and together they have 6 children and 4 grandchildren and they live in Dover Delaware.
10 SIXTY-NINTH (69th) PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS 40 2012 Joseph J. “Banjo” McCoy Award –Outstanding Fraternal Organization
11 BANNER -THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY OBSERVANCE ASSOCIATION
12 ST. PATRICK’S DAY OBSERVANCE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:
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15 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.
16 CHAPLAIN: Fr. Kevin J. Gallagher
Director of Vocations for Diocesan priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
17 CHAPLAIN: Sister James Anne Feerick IHM,
Teaches at St. Aloysius Academy & 2011 Grand Marshal
18 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Christopher J. Phillips
19 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Mary Frances Fogg
20 TREASURER: Harry J. Marnie
21 RECORDING SECRETARY: John A. Stevenson
22 CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Kathy McGee Burns
23 PARADE DIRECTOR: Michael J. Bradley Jr.
24 ST. PATRICK’S DAY OBSERVANCE ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: (LINE UP ALPHABETICALLY FACE REVIEWING STAND)
Trolley 15
Hon. Edward J. Bradley
Michael F. Callahan
John J. “Johnny Doc” Dougherty
Michael J. Driscoll
Joseph M. Fox
Edward T. Gallagher
Walter Garvin, Jr.
Robert L. Henon
John M. Inemer
Joseph L. Inemer, Jr.
Hon. James Murray Lynn
Bridie P. Mc McCafferty
Austin J. McGreal Esq.
Joseph E. Montgomery
Thomas P. O’Malley
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27 BANNER – VIP’s VIP’s- CHURCH, CITY, STATE AND FEDERAL DIGNITARIES 25
28 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA: JIM CAWLEY
29 US CONGRESSMAN: BOB BRADY, founded Philadelphia traditions fund for parades.
30 PHILADELPHIA MAYOR MICHAEL NUTTER
Judge Kevin Dougherty State Rep. Brendon Boyle State Rep. Kevin Boyle
US Congressman Pat Meehan Councilman William Greenlee Councilman David Oh
Councilman William Green Councilman Dennis O’Brien Councilman Mark Squilla
Councilman Bobby Henon Councilman Kenyatta Johnson Councilman Brian O’Neill
Councilman Robert Henon City Controller Alan Butkovitz 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 EIGHTY SECOND (82nd) AIRBORNE
AND ASSORTED MILITARY VETERANS 3 Hummers 25
32 BANNER - SAINT PATRICK’S RING OF HONOR 25
(LINE UP IN THIS ORDER, FACING REVIEWING STAND)
~Sue Daugherty- Director of MANNA
~Ed Dougherty: President of AOH Div # 39 Philadelphia,
National Chairman Hibernian Hunger Project
~Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison- The Preston and Steve Show on 93.3 WMMR-
Campout for Hunger Campaign.
~Dan Harrell- Member Div 1 Dennis Kelly AOH – Mr. Palestra, Hero to St.
Malachy's Belfast, always helping the homeless
~Gerard J. Huot- Director, Community Relations, St. John's Hospice (HUGH-IT)
~Timmy Kelly- Irish Singer and Entertainer
~Will O'Brien: Special Projects Coordinator: Project HOME
~Sister Mary Scullion R.S.M. Executive Director and
President Project HOME
~Jim Tanghe- Owner Shamrock Food Distributors (TAN-G) 33 PHILADELPHIA’S “IRISH GOOD LUCK CHARM”: TIMMY KELLY Singing: Danny Boy
VISITING DIGNITARIES -GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND & N. IRELAND
34 JOHN PERRY TD. – MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS
35 PETER RYAN, DEPUTY CONSUL GENERAL, CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND,NYC
36 AOH JR. DIVISION 1 PHILA ROMAN CATHOLIC H.S. - PATRICK KERR Car 30
PARADE BANNER CARRIERS
37 PRO LIFE UNION Van 100
38 DIVINE PROVIDENCE VILLAGE RAINBOW IRISH STEP DANCERS Car 50
2012 Mary Theresa Dougherty Award –Outstanding Organization Dedicated
To Serving The Needs Of God’s People In The Community
39 GIBSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Minivan 150
40 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
43 BANNER: GRAND MARSHAL’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS 5
44 GRAND MARSHAL’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS 25
45 PHILADELPHIA EMERALD SOCIETY COLOR GUARD 5
46 PHILADELPHIA EMERALD SOCIETY PIPE BAND 50
47 PHILADELPHIA EMERALD SOCIETY 1 Convertible Car 150
2012 JAMES CAWLEY PARADE DIRECTORS AWARD –Outstanding Irish Performance
48 LOCAL 98 IBEW 2 Trolleys 300
49 FRALINGER STRING BAND (With Local 98) 100
50 GALLAGHER’S IRISH SOCIETY 150
51 BAND "NO IRISH NEED APPLY" (with AOH/LAOH 88) 10
52 LAOH DIVISION 88 PHILA 50
53 DIVISION 88 PHILA. - OFFICER DANNY BOYLE 200
54 SECOND STREET IRISH SOCIETY PIPES & DRUMS 20
55 SECOND STREET IRISH SOCIETY 1 Trolley 200
2012 Msgr. Thomas J. Rilley Award - Outstanding Fraternal Organization
56 SECOND STREET IRISH SOCIETY STEP DANCERS Trolley 50
57 PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT 3 Fire Trucks 100
58 AOH DIVISION 22 PHILA - FIREFIGHTER JOHN J. REDMOND 1 Truck 60
59 LAOH DIVISION 22 PHILA - ST. FLORIAN 1 Trolley 50
PRESIDENT’S VIP GROUPS
60 BANNER PRESIDENT: FAMILY & FRIENDS 2
61 PRESIDENT: FAMILY & FRIENDS 15
62 IRISH MEMORIAL 5
63 PHILADELPHIA UNION SOCCER CLUB Truck 10
64 FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK 10
65 NICHOLL SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Pickup Truck 100
2012 Marie C. Burns Award - Outstanding Adult Dance Group
66 JOHN J. HALLAHAN HIGH SCHOOL 20
67 SAINT KATHERINE OF SIENA (NE PHILA) 1 Truck 1 Van 150
2012 Father Kevin C. Trautner Award - Outstanding School or Religious Organization That
Displays Their Irish Heritage While Promoting Christian Values
68 AOH DIVISION 87 PHILA - PORT RICHMOND Color Guard 15
69 BAND BROKEN SHILLELAGHS (with AOH/ LAOH 87) TRUCK 10
70 AOH DIVISION 87 PHILA - PORT RICHMOND 300
71 LAOH DIVISION 87 PHILA - PORT RICHMOND Trolley 100
72 ST. JOHNS HOSPICE 15
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DIVISION 3 REPORT @ 11:00 AM North Side of JFK. Between 17th & 18th Sts.
PARADE DIRECTOR’S VIP GROUPS
74 McDADE – CARA CHAMPIONSHIP DANCERS Truck 50
75 CBS3 CELEBRITIES & BLACKTHORN PARADE SPONSOR Float 20
76 CW PHILLY 57 CELEBRITIES PARADE SPONSOR CW Van 10
77 PARADE DIRECTOR’S FAMILY, PHILLY PHANATIC, NITTANY LION Trolley 50
78 CARA SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE VAN 150
79 DELCO FRIENDS OF ST. PATRICK- US CONGRESSMAN PAT MEEHAN Trolley 25
80 BISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS 200
81 CLADDAGH FUND – CHARITY OF DROPKICK MURPHYS-DUBH LINN SQUARE25
82 CARDINAL O’HARA MARCHING BAND 150
83 AOH DIVISION 65 PHILA - JOSEPH E. MONTGOMERY. - (PARADE MARSHALS) 25
84 PHILADELPHIA ROSE OF TRALEE 10
85 ST. THOMAS MORE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1 convertible, 1 Trolley 100
86 ST. GABRIEL’S IRISH SOCIETY 1 Car 75
87 McHUGH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Trailer 100
88 SOUTHWEST ST. PATRICK’S CLUB BUS 50
89 McDADE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Trucks 300
2012 Maureen McDade McGroary Award – Outstanding Children's Irish Dance Group
Exemplifying the Spirit of Irish Culture through Traditional Dance
DIVISION 4 REPORT @ 11:00 AM SOUTH Side of JFK. Between 17th & 18th Sts.
90 IRISH OF HAVERTOWN 1 “LARGE” Float, Trailer, truck 125
2012 George Costello Award - Outstanding Float
91 AOH DIVISION 1 - DENNIS KELLY 75
92 CROSSROADS SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING 1 Minivan 30
93 IRISH IMMIGRATION & PASTORAL CENTER OF PHILA. 1 Convertible 20
94 BREHON LAW SOCIETY 1 Trolley 75
95 IRISH AMERICAN CHAMBER BUSINESS & NETWORK Double-Deck Bus 25
96 PJ FITZPATRICK PARADE SPONSOR Box Truck and PT Cruiser 5
97 SAINT KATHERINE OF SIENA, WAYNE PA IRISH DANCERS VAN TRUCK 50
98 MISS MAYO 1 car 5
99 MAYO ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA 1 Car, 1 Van 200
2012 James P. “Jim” Kilgallen Award, For Outstanding Organization for
charitable endeavors
100 COME WEST ALONG THE ROAD RADIO HOST MARIANNE MCDONALD 1
101 ST. JAMES ALUMNI /ST. JAMES REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2 Trolleys 225
102 GORDON CHEVROLET PARADE SPONSOR FLOAT 20
103 TARA GAEL DANCERS 1 van 1 Pickup Truck 50
104 BAND VINCENT GALLAGHER BAND 1 FLATBED TRUCK 5
105 DONEGAL ASSOCIATION Trolley 50
106 DONEGAL ASSOCIATION -MARY FROM DUNGLOE Car 5
107 CAIRDEAS IRISH BRIGADE Fire Truck 150
108 PHILADELPHIA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION PARADE SPONSOR Float Trolley 10
109 DCFD EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES AND DRUMS Washington DC 50
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DIVISION 5 REPORT @ 11:00 AM NORTH Side of JFK. Between 18th & 19th Sts.
111 CAVAN SOCIETY 1 “Large” float, 1 “Large” Trailer, trailer, Vehicle 100
112 ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND 50
114 ARCHBISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL IRISH AMERICAN CHAPTER 50
115 BALLINA BAND (WITH AOH DIV 17) 10
116 LAOH DIV. 17 – PHILA NORTHEAST - QUEEN MAEVE Truck 25
117 AOH DIV. 17 - PHILA NORTHEAST - FR. ALOYSIUS McGONIGAL Flatbed, van 75
Joseph E. Montgomery Award Outstanding AOH and LAOH Divisions 118 McDONALD’S – RONALD McDONALD 5
119 DERRY SOCIETY SONS AND DAUGHTERS TRUCK 30
120 DeNOGLA SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE TRUCK 50
121 AOH DIVISION # 4 MIKE DOYLE TRUCK 75
122 COYLE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 2 Minivans 50
123 AOH DIVISION 25 PHILA - THOMAS J. LALLY 1 Flatbed Truck 125
124 LAOH DIVISION 25 PHILA – BRIGID McCRORY 100
125 ALLIED MARKETING GILETTE PARADE SPONSOR FLOAT 25
126 TYRONE SOCIETY 1 FLATBED 25
127 CELTIC FLAME SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 SUV 60
128 FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL
129 LAOH JR DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY - ST. BRIGID 25
130 LAOH DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY ST. BRIGID 1 Car 25
131 AOH JR DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY MSGR. THOMAS J. RILLEY 25
132 AOH DIVISION 39 PHILA, TACONY MSGR. THOMAS J. RILLEY 1 TROLLEY 100
DIVISION 6 REPORT @ 12:00 PM SOUTH Side of JFK. Between 18th & 19th Sts. 133 BAND: THE SHANTY’S (with 61) 10
134 AOH DIVISION 61 PHILA, NORTHEAST- JOSEPH SCHLICKLING 3trucks 100
135 LAOH DIVISION 61 PHILA, NORTHEAST- ST. KATHERINE DREXEL 50
136 TIMONEY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCERS 1 Minivan 75
137 DELAWARE COUNTY GAELS YOUTH ATHLETIC CLUB FLATBED 100
138 PHILADELPHIA YOUTH GAELIC GAMES VAN 50
139 CHRISTINA RYAN KILCOYNE SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 Minivan 125
140 MURPHY’S STOUT & RED ALE – MULLER INC. LOCAL DISTRIBUTER VAN 5
141 WOGL 98.1 FM Morning Show PARADE SPONSOR 10
142 SPORTSRADIO 94WIP /610 WIP PARADE SPONSOR VEHICLE 5
143 WPHT 1210 AM TALK RADIO PARADE SPONSOR VEHICLE 5
144 ST. ALOYSIUS ACADEMY BAND 1 Convertible 1 Van 50
2012 Anthony J. Ryan Award - Outstanding Grade School Band
145 BROESLER SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Truck 70
146 MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE CONVERTIBLE 25
147 NOTRE DAME CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA TRUCK 25
148 AOH DIVISION 3 SOUTH JERSEY Pick Up Truck 100
149 CUMMINS SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 1 truck 1Trailer 1Van 100
2012 Walter Garvin Award - Outstanding Children’s Irish Dance Group
150 WALDRON MERCY ACADEMY IRISH DANCERS (WITH CUMMINS) 40
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DIVISION 7 REPORT @ 1:00 PM North Side of JFK. Between 19th & 20th Sts 153 EMERALD ISLE ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE 50
154 LITTLE FLOWER HIGH SCHOOL IRISH CLUB 50
155 EMERALD EDUCATION COMMITTEE Float 50
156 JOSEPH FLEMING MEMORIAL IRISH BRIGADE 1 Pick up truck 200
157 MARKET RESOURCE PARTNERS FLATBED 50
158 GRAYS FERRY IRISH SOCIETY 1 Pickup Truck 75
159 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL 20
160 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PHILA CHAPTER 1 Float 1 van 50
161 MONSIGNOR BONNER /ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST ALUMNI CONVERTIBLE 50
162 SCHUYLKILL IRISH SOCIETY 1 Convertible Car 50
163 SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. FLOAT TROLLEY 2 VANS 50
164 ST. JOSEPHS PREP 20
165 REEL COLLEENS Car 20
166 SAINT MARGARET CATHOLIC SCHOOL Minivan 75
167 JOHN J. O’MALLEY IRISH SOCIETY 1 truck 50
168 SHADES OF GREEN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE Pick Up Truck 40
169 LANSDALE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 25
DIVISION 8 REPORT @ 1:00 PM South Side of JFK. Between 19th & 20th Sts.
170 AOH DIVISION 51 PHILA, FISHTOWN 1 Flatbed Truck 150
171 LAOH DIVISION 51 PHILA, Cumann na mBan 100
172 STS. PETER & PAUL IRISH DANCERS 20
173 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES MASCOT SWOOP AND DRUMLINE 20
174
175 ST NORBERTS IRISH DANCERS 20
176
177 AOH DIVISION IV TRUCK 40
178 SECOND & JACKSON IRISH ASSOCIATION TRUCK 75
179 PHILADELPHIA CELTIC SUPPORTERS 50
180 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.
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THE 243rd 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 10, 2013
Dear Friends:
IT IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SO WARN YOUR MEMBERS EARLY AND OFTEN!
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 10, 2013, starting at 12:00 PM SHARP at
16th & JFK. IT IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SO WARN YOUR MEMBERS EARLY AND OFTEN!
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, Susan Barnett & 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. They will be televising the parade live on Sunday, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on CBS3
and also live on the internet at CBSPHILLY.com. We will also re-broadcast the Parade on St. Patrick’s Day March
17th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on CWPhilly57. 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!
IT IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SO WARN YOUR MEMBERS EARLY AND OFTEN!
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.
Noise: No blowing of loud horns or sirens that drown out Irish 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!
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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 8218 Colfax St. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136 (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- “GORDONS CHEVROLET”. 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 J Bradley Jr.Michael J Bradley Jr.Michael J Bradley Jr.Michael J 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
Staging Area: John F. Kennedy Blvd.30th St RR 3/7/2013
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 Cavan 11:00 AM
18th St 18th St
Center
Report Div 4 Lane Div 3 Report
11:00 AM IOH 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
2013 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
3/7/2013
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!
2013 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.
Eakin's Oval
TV
VIP
DanceFloor
48x20'
To Rt. 76
3/7/2013
Sedgley St.
Kelly
Drive
ART
MUSEUM
Performing
Area
2013 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'sOval