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50th ANNUAL
2008 St. Patrick's Parade in Detroit
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Everyone is Welcome! Please come down to Michigan Avenue and
Celebrate!
Sponsored by the United Irish Societies in metro
Detroit for fifty years, the Parade always convenes the Sunday
prior to March 17th and promptly steps off at 2:00 P.M. sharp.
The Parade route is along Michigan Avenue in the area known as "Corktown",
so designated for its history as home to many early arriving immigrants
from Ireland and specifically, County Cork. The Parade covers a dozen
or so blocks and passes historic Tiger Stadium and the Gaelic
League/Irish American Club.
Persons, Groups, Societies, Bands, Marching Groups, Novelty Groups,
or others who may be interested in participating should feel free to
contact the United Irish Societies for details as to the application
process, fees, rules, and regulations.
The United Irish Societies determine
the numbers of participants and the composition of the Parade. A reply
to all inquiries will be provided as soon as possible to all requests.
50th ANNIVERSARY DVDs
There are two DVDs available for purchase of past parades. A DVD of
photographs and the other, a video of past parades with some sound.The
cost is $10 each or $15 for a set of two.
Contact Catherine Clyne,
Julie Demery, Colleen Karagozian, or Dennis Hayes. This is a “must
have” piece
of history. Buy several sets for yourself, family, and friends. Make
checks payable to the “United Irish Societies”.
2008
Parade Pictures | Slide Show
2007
Parade Pictures | Slide
Show
2006
Parade Pictures | Slide
Show
2005
Parade Pictures | Slide
Show
2004
Parade Pictures | Slide
Show
2003
Parade Pictures | Slide
Show
The Maid
of Erin Pageant celebrated
it's 50th Anniversary in 2008. If
you are a Maid or you know a Maid, please contact Anne Poppe @
586-790-2566 or Sue Rennie @ 734-285-5321. |
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CONTACTS:
Dennis Hayes, President
United Irish Societies
313 963 5745 or
313 928 0881
dh1951@comcast.net
Curtis Anderson, Vice President
Mary Lou McKelvey, Recording Secretary
James Butler, Treasurer
Ellen Quinlivan, Corresponding Secretary
Mike & Maureen Kelly, Co-Chairmen
UIS Parade Fundraiser
16560 Levan
Livonia, Mi 48154
mikek@environmentalmaintenance.com or mike.mo@juno.com
Looking for 1958 Parade Photos
2008 is the 50th anniversary of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in
Detoit. The United Irish Societies' celebration committee is looking for
any kind of information on the first parade in 1958. If anyone has information
or pictures, please contact Dennis Hayes, 9965 Manor, Allen Park, 48101.
313-928-0881.
2007 PARADE WINNERS
FLOATS:
1st: Calling of the Clans - Hanafin Family
2nd: Dunleavy's
3rd: The Old Shillelagh
MARCHING BANDS
1st: Garden City H. S.
2nd: ?? H.S
3rd: Wayne Memorial H.S.
MARCHING UNITS
1st: Monaghan Knioghts of Columbus
2nd: The Greening of Detroit
3rd:Most Holy Trinity
NOVELTY GROUPS
1st: The Loyal Order of Thirsty Toucans
2nd: Detroit Fire Dept. Clown Team
3rd: Legion of Star Wars
PIPE BANDS
1st: Celtic Pipes and Drums of Birmingham
2nd: Shrine Highlanders Pipes & Drums
3rd: Windsor Police |
2008
Grand Marshal 
Patrick O'Hara
Biography...
2007 Grand Marshal
Curtis Anderson
(R.I.P. Feb 2008)
Biography...
2006 Grand Marshal
Brian Bonner
Biography...
2005 Grand Marshal
Colleen Karagozian
2005
Parade Photos
2004 Grand Marshal
Kathleen O'Neill
Irish Radio Hour
1997 Grand Marshal
Roger McCarville
Host of Disbilities
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