Parade
Activities Admission Directions History Sponsors Contacts

 

Irish Fest XVI
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greeting Line up  Route Downloads

Grand Marshalls : 

 

Parade Highlights:
   

Parade Information
January 2012

Come join in the excitement as the 18th Annual Manhattan Irish Parade returns on March 3rd, 2012.

Claim your spot and participate in the parade by decorating a car, truck, hayrack, float or by marching with your family and friends. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure and interact with the community.

Be sure to get your Parade Participation Form in no later than February 18th, 2012.

Please contact Franklin Forsythe or Kimberly Sarsfield with any questions you may have at (815)478-5797 or by email at franklin.forsythe@countryfinancial.com. Parade Participation Forms are also available at www.manhattanirishfest.com.

Manhattan Irish Fest would not happen were it not for the Sponsors who so kindly give of their treasure to help out a number of worthy causes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Franklin J. Forsythe
Parade Coordinator/Volunteer

Questions regarding the parade or form can be directed to Frank @ 815.478.5797 or via email:

Frank Forsythe

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Line up

    The Line up begins at 9:30 on Thelma St. and spills over to Lee, then Kay and Jan St, depending on the number of participants. Entries on Thelma will start the parade first.

    Each entry will be given a number they can place in the dashboard, or where visible, and line up according to that. There will be parade marshals from the Manhattan Morrigans at each block with a  master list to help people get to their pre-assigned spot. Participants are asked to line-up at 10:00.  Remember, insurance regulations require that nothing be thrown from the float. 

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Parade Route

    The parade begins at 11:00, starting the floats, bands and walkers assembled on Thelma Street.  The parade moves West on North St, crossing the METRA tracks, and then turning left onto State St.
    The parade then moves South on State St past the reviewing stand in front of the First Bank of Manhattan.  It continues to proceed South to Second St, turning left at the Anna McDonald School, where the parade will end.

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Downloads

Download the cover letter and application   Download Adobe Acrobat

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This year's selection for Grand Marshalls are Kevin Molloy and Sean Hannigan. In 2000, Kevin and Sean, as officers in the Manhattan Youth Athletic Association, ran the festival for 5 years, until management was done by the Irish American Society of County Will.  This Press Release is from Russell Publications.

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