The 54th St. Patrick's Day Parade will be March 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. The parade starts at Center and Park Avenues and disbands at Center and Water Streets. Marching bands, pipe bands, and floats will march down the street led by the 2008 Parade Marshal, Mrs. Kathi Newsham.

This is an opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day together. Come and join us! Be sure to dress warmly! We hope you and yours have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Irish Lassies interested in participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Queen Pageant are invited to attend our tea and get more information about being in the pageant. Contact Kelly at 989-686-4069 for location and time.

St. Patrick's Day Queen Pageant: March 2, 2008 - Sunday

Irish lassies competing for the title of Queen and Court are judged for poise and oral presentation. An evening gown presentation completes the pageant. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at the door or by contacting Kelly at 989-686-4069. Location: State Theatre @ 913 Washington Ave in Bay City. Time: 3:00 p.m.

Please join parade members, the 2008 Queen and Court, and pageant contestants immediately following the pageant for refreshments and fun at the American Legion at 700 Adams Street, Bay City. Time: approx. 6 p.m.

Please join our Parade Marshal, Mrs. Kathi Newsham, our 2008 Queens Court and association members at Mass honoring St. Patrick. Location: St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church 607 E South Union Street Bay City. Time: 4 p.m.

There will be dinner, music and dancing. Come and hear the Irish duo Paddy Don’t Drink and enjoy a great, relaxing evening with friends. Tickets are only $30.00 per person and can be purchased by calling (989) 892-0835. Only 300 tickets are available. Cocktails are at 6 pm. Dinner is at 6:45 p.m. Dancing is from 8:30 p.m. to 12 Midnight. Location: The Grand Banquet & Conference Center 660 West Hampton Essexville, MI

Location: Bay County Building. 515 Center Avenue Bay City Time: 10 AM

Location Center Avenue Down Town Bay City Time 2:00