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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 info@philadelphiastpatsparade.com. 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 INFO@PHILADELPHIASTPATSPARADE.COM AND I

WILL ADD YOUR GROUP TO THE LIST.

If you have any questions, please contact me at: info@philadelphiastpatsparade.com 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

info@philadelphiastpatsparade.com 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