Mt Holly Saint Patrick Parade

2008 Burlington County Saint Patrick's Day Parade

March 1, 2008

Dear Parade Participant,

On behalf of Grand Marshal Jack McKee, Miss Saint Patrick, and the entire Saint Patrick's Day Parade committee I would like to thank you for taking part in the 2008 Burlington County Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Here is some information that you might find useful in your preparations for the parade. Enclosed you will find a copy of the Line of March, instructions, and other information that is needed for the 4th Annual Burlington County Saint Patrick's Day Parade which will take place on Saturday March 1, 2008. We ask that you please read the rules and regulations and familiarize all members of your group with them. This will help us ensure a smooth flowing and fun filled parade for all of those involved. If you have any questions about anything please feel free to email me at jlogue@mounthollyparade.com or give me a call at 609-230-9555 and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. You can always visit our website at www.mounthollyparade.com for the most up to date information. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the Parade.

Sincerely,

Jim Logue
Parade Director

 

Please read thru this information and pass it on to the members of your group. We are including a list of the day's activities, helpful hints and other information that you may require in order to make your day a successful one. This year's Parade will include an entire day of fun filled activities and we hope that you can join us for many of these events.

The morning of the parade the High Street Grill at 64 High Street will be having a Traditional Irish breakfast from 9-11 A.M. The cost of the breakfast is $9.00 and you can make reservations or get more information at www.HighStreetGrill.net or call John at 609-265-9199.

Also occurring that morning is the Shamrock Four Miler at Buzz's Tavern 100 Rancocas Road. Registration begins at 7:45 A.M. and the race begins at 9 A.M. The cost of the race is $15 before the race and $20 the day of the race. The race fee includes entrance fee, Beer and Hot Dogs along with some prizes. You can contact Marc at Buzz's Tavern at 609-265-8344.

At 10:30 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church the annual Parade Mass will be held by our Parade Chaplain Father Damian McElroy. We encourage every group to join us at this mass honoring St. Patrick our Patron Saint. Sacred Heart Church is located right on the Parade Route at xx High Street. I hope that all of you will join us at the Parade Mass.

The Parade will once again line up at the Fairgrounds Plaza at corner of Ridgeley Avenue and High Street. Registration begins at 11:30 A.M. We ask that a representative of your organization check in with the Parade Committee no later then noon on the day of the Parade. This is needed in order for us to make sure that the Parade will start on time and proceed in a timely manner.

Please look at the enclosed Line of March to see your position in the Parade. When you check in on the day of the Parade the committee will confirm that the location has not changed and direct you to your spot in the Lineup. We ask that your group line up in the spot that you are given and please do not move over to another position. The space that we have to line up is just enough to assembly all the groups and if you move to another spot you will be taking someone else's position.

At 12:30 P.M. the Parade opening ceremonies will take place on the Parade lead float. I hope that the members of your organization will assembly here at that time to join us in the Irish and American National Anthems and here from our Grand Marshal and other individuals. The Parade will begin at 1 P.M. and follow the length of High Street making a right onto Washington Street and then turning into the Township Parking Lot. We ask all groups to continue to the parking lot after turning onto Washington Street. Last year several groups stopped playing or walked off the street after turning onto Washington Street. Please continue all the way to the parking lot.

There will be a reviewing stand located at the end of High Street. We ask that Bands and dance groups that wish to perform please keep their performance to 3 minutes or less so that we can keep the Parade flowing along at a reasonable pace. When performing at the reviewing stand remember that this year's theme is St. Patrick the Bard Bless our Irish Music that has made our community great. Also review the enclosed judging criteria for more information on the judging.

One of the most important things to remember is that we ask you to keep a distance of about 30 yards between your organization and the one in front of you. When the groups bunch up it causes the bands music to run together, please be considerate of them and keep the proper distance. Remember when groups in front of you stop to perform you music stop as well. Wait until there is about 30 yards between you before you resume marching again. This will help make sure that we have a nice enjoyable parade for the spectators.

After the parade we hope that you will join us at the Parade's Official After Party located at Buzz's Tavern. Due to generous sponsors this year's event will be free. We have about ten Irish Bands playing on two stages throughout the day and night including such bands as The Bogside Rogues, Birmingham Six, Bareknuckled Boxers and many more. Buzz's is directly across from the Parking lot where the parade ends.

We suggest that if at all possible you position at least one vehicle from your organization at the township parking lot. We will be having limited transportation to the beginning of the parade and this will save you time waiting for a ride or a walk back to the beginning.

Candy or other items

There are a few rules and regulations that we ask all groups to follow. There is to be no throwing of Candy or other items during the Parade Route! Those groups that wish to distribute these items may hand them out to people along the streets. We do not want kids running into streets in front of groups and cars. Groups that ignore this request will be denied entry into next year's parade.

Noise

Please do not blow horns or sirens or other loud noise that drowns out the sound of the Irish Bands and dance groups.

Alcoholic Drinks

In accordance with local laws please do not let us observe your drinking in the Parade Route.

If you have any questions about the about Parade Details or Lineup Please feel free to call me at 609-230-9555 or email me at jlogue@mounthollyparade.com

 



St. Patrick the Bard Bless our Irish Music which has made our country Great.



Ulster Division

  1. Mount Holly Police Department
  2. Parade Banner
  3. Ulster Division Banner
  4. Lia Fail Pipers and Drums
  5. United States Marines Color Guard
  6. Grand Marshal Banner
  7. Grand Marshal and Friends and Family
  8. AOH Division 61
  9. Birmingham Six
  10. 2008 Miss Saint Patrick Jean Kerry Fitzpatrick
  11. Miss Saint Patrick Court
  12. Parade Chaplain
  13. Acting County Clerk Wade Hale
  14. County Freeholder Joe Donnelly and the Freeholder Board
  15. County Surrogate George Kotch
  16. Mount Holly Town Council
  17. Burlington County Special Services High School Band

    18. Leinster Division

  18. Leinster Division Banner
  19. 514th Air Force Reserve Color Guard
  20. State Senator Phil Haines
  21. County Clerk Candidate Gary Woodend
  22. Congressional Candidate Chris Myers
  23. Tir Na Nog Pipes and Drums
  24. State Senator John Alder
  25. Burlington County Democrat Party
  26. Murray Sabrin for Senate
  27. Bogside Rogues
  28. Tommy McGuire Division of the AOH
  29. Justin Murphy for Congress
  30. Penn Jersey She Devil's Roller Hockey
  31. Bare Knuckled Boxers

    32. Munster Division

  32. Munster Division Banner
  33. All Services Color Guard
  34. RV Patriots Little League
  35. Dansations School of Irish Dance
  36. Boulevard Cruisers Car Club
  37. Greater Trenton Pipes and Drums
  38. Buzz's Tavern
  39. Westampton Rescue Squad
  40. Girl Scout Troop 24077
  41. Girl Scout Troop 21587
  42. Broken Shillelaghs
  43. Camden Riversharks
  44. New Jersey Rose of Tralee
  45. Black Jack Kehoe AOH Division of Delaware County
  46. Girl Scout Troop 22453
  47. The Gentlemen
  48. Girl Scout Troop 21022
  49. Mount Holly Post Office

    50. Connacht Division

  50. Connacht Division Banner
  51. JROTC Color Guard
  52. Girl Scout Troop 23185
  53. Middlesex AOH Pipes and Drums
  54. Mary from Dungloe
  55. New Jersey Army National Guard
  56. Burlington County College
  57. McCoy School of Irish Dance
  58. Mount Holly Fire Department
  59. Florence Fire Department
  60. Celtic Connection
  61. Liberty Tax Service
  62. Hub City Truck
  63. Guinness Costume Guy
  64. Burlington County Sherriff's Department
  65. Burlington County Law Explorer's Post
  66. Lynn Academy of Irish Dance
  67. IBEW
  68. Building Trades Unions
  69. B-101
  70. Courier Post
  71. Irish Cindellla
  72. Knights of Columbus
  73. Mulligans
  74. Cub Scout Pack 58
  75. 2nd New Jersey Regiment
  76. Lumberton Fire Department
  77. Irish Northern Aid
  78. All Grain
  79. Mount Holly Police