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29TH ANNUAL SOUTH SIDE IRISH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE NAMES
2007 GRAND MARSHAL AND HONOREE
The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade has named Bucks for Burn Camp the 2006 grand marshal of the 28th annual parade and Special Children’s Charities/Special Olympics Chicago the 2006 honoree. Bucks for Burn Camp is an organization that works to generate funding to support a one-week summer camp for young burn survivors. Special Children’s Charities/Special Olympics Chicago fosters the physical and mental health and improvement of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
“We are honored
to have both Bucks for Burn Camp and Special Children’s Charities/Special
Olympics Chicago lead the 2006 South Side Irish Parade,” said Mike Reynolds,
parade coordinator. “Our committee is pleased to recognize these
organizations for their selfless commitment to enhancing the lives of others.”
Bucks for Burn
Camp, the 2006 parade grand marshal, supports a camping event for children
ages eight to 16 who have survived serious burns. Sponsored by the Illinois
Fire Safety Alliance, the camp strives to help build participants’ self esteem
while teaching them how to manage physical and emotion scars resulting from
their injuries. Bucks for Burn Camp, the annual summer fundraiser, is a
family affair featuring live music, food, and games, as well as demonstrations
in fire safety. The Bucks for Burn Camp fundraiser was started by Chicago
firefighter and South Side resident, Tom Taff, who was also a victim of a
serious burn. The 2006 fundraiser will take place on Sunday, June 11 at 115
Bourbon Street restaurant and bar and located at 3359 W. 115th
Street in Merrionette Park. For more information on the event, visit
www.bucksforburncamp.org.
Special
Children's Charities/Special Olympics Chicago, the parade’s 2006 honoree, is
committed to providing athletic, recreational and social programs for children
and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities Now in its 38th
year, Special Olympics Chicago serves more than 4,800 athletes offering
year-round sports training and competition in 19 sports. Special Children’s
Charities’ major fundraiser, the Chicago Polar Plunge, will take place on
Sunday, March 5 at North Avenue Beach, when hundreds of individuals will
“plunge” into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to
support Special Olympics
Chicago. For more information on the event, visit
www.chicagopolarplunge.com or call
312.527.3743.
The South Side Irish
Pre-Parade Party will kick off 2006 parade festivities on Saturday, March 4, 8
p.m. – 12 midnight at 115 Bourbon Street, located at 3359 W. 115th
Street in
Merrionette Park. The
Pre-Parade Party will feature entertainment by The Katie Sullivan Band
and the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band along with food and refreshments.
Tickets for the South Side Irish Pre-Parade Party are $25 per person and
proceeds will benefit the parade.
The 28th Annual
South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12 noon on Sunday,
March 12, beginning at 103rd Street and moving south along Western
Avenue to 115th Street. Approximately 120 families, schools, civic
organizations and businesses will march along the parade route through the
Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods.
The 28th Annual South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12 noon on Sunday, March 12, beginning at 103rd Street and Western Avenue, and continuing south to 115th Street. Approximately 120 families, schools, civic organizations and businesses will march along the parade route through the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods. Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers, a not-for-profit Catholic community hospital, will serve as the South Side Irish Parade’s 2005 Grand Marshal. The Parade's 2005 Special Honoree will be Gus Foundation, in recognition of their support of pediatric brain tumor research and treatment.
Parade Mass
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For more information on the South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade and related events, visit www.southsideirishparade.org or call 773.393.8687. |
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