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2008
Dublin Ohio
Saint
Patrick's Day Parade
City of Dublin
Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Other
2008 Saint
Patrick's Day Parade in Ohio
St. Patrick's Day
Celebration Saturday, March 15th, 2008
"While you're here, you're Irish!" That's the
phrase you'll hear when you visit one of Dublin, Ohio's largest events. Wear
your green and arrive early for the pancake breakfast, followed by the 5K Run
(10:45 a.m.) and the community parade that begins at 11 a.m. at the Clarion
Hotel-Dublin. It travels through Historic Dublin. It features bagpipers,
leprechauns, bands, floats and all things Irish.
Then, warm up at the Blarney Bash where you can enjoy performances by several
bands including a live performance by The Prodigals! The "Bash" also includes
Celtic dance and spirits, a Wee-Folk area and more!
Plan to stay for the weekend and take advantage
of our discounted online getaway packages. Visit our
Calendar of Events for more information, or the City of Dublin's web site
for a schedule of events:
www.dublin.oh.us
It’s Time To Think GREEN! Apply now to enter the City of Dublin’s St.
Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Expected to attract and entertain approximately 19,000 spectators from
Dublin and surrounding cities, the parade is a wonderful experience. Join
the parade to celebrate Dublin community pride, Irish heritage, area
events and programs.
The parade will begin promptly at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2008
and last approximately 90 minutes. If selected, your group will be
showcased along with a variety of entertaining parade entries, the 2008
Grand Leprechaun and other dignitaries. The picturesque route begins at
Metro Center and travels to Historic Dublin.
Apply
online by March 1
Participation will be limited based on the number of entries per
category and space available. Parade units must be decorated in the spirit
of St. Patrick’s Day to entertain our parade guests. For safety, all
entries must follow the rules and regulations. Once accepted, applicants
will be notified. The application deadline is Monday March 1, 2008.
On March 15th, the parade line up will be posted on the City Web site at www.dublin.oh.us. If you send in an application and do not receive
notification of acceptance, please call Community Relations at
614-410-4545.
A $100 participation fee is required for businesses, political
candidates and elected officials located outside of the City of Dublin.
See application for details.
Win
an Award for Your Parade Entry
Cash awards are given to entries in four categories: Dublin
neighborhood
associations, non-profit floats, commercial floats and the Grand
Leprechaun’s Choice. The Grand Leprechaun’s Choice is awarded to a
non-float parade entry.
Nine
Bands - Two Days - Thousands of Dancing Feet
The City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will stretch to two
days of fun on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18, 2006 at the
Clarion Hotel Dublin under a 20,000 square foot heated tent.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Volunteers help make our St. Patrick's Day celebration a successful
community event. Adults, families, youth and corporate groups are
encouraged to get involved.
On St. Patrick's Day, volunteers are needed to help with:
Parade
Parade Balloon Carriers
Information Tent Attendants
Banner Carriers & Costume Characters
Blarney
Bash
Volunteer Hospitality
Children's Game & Craft Attendants
Stage Managers
Crowd Ushers
Merchandise Sellers
Information Booth
For more
information contact:
Christine Nardecchia, Coordinator
Volunteer Service
Phone: 614-410-4400
Fax: 614-410-4490
Email:
[email protected]
Schedule of Events
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Friday, March
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| Blarney Bash Tent |
| There will be a $5 cover
charge for guests 18 years of age and older who enter the tent after 6
p.m. each day. Guests arriving before 6 p.m. are admitted free. |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Knot Fibb'n |
| 6 p.m. |
Homeland |
| 7:45 p.m. |
Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance |
| 9 p.m. |
Seven Nations |
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| Clarion's Metro Club
Lounge |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Hooligans |
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Saturday, March
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| Lion's Club Pancake
Breakfast |
| 7 - 11 a.m. |
150 W. Bridge St.
$6 Adults / $3 Children |
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| The Dublin Library
St. Patrick's Day Program |
| 9 a.m. |
75 N. High St. |
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| Dublin's St.
Patrick's Day 5K Run |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Run begins at the Clarion Hotel Dublin
Registration Information |
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| St. Patrick's Day
Parade |
| 11 a.m. |
Parade begins at Metro Center |
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| Blarney Bash Tent |
| There will be a $5 cover
charge for guests 18 years of age and older who enter the tent after 6
p.m. each day. Guests arriving before 6 p.m. are admitted free. |
| 12 p.m. |
Ladies of Longford |
| 2 p.m. |
Central Ohio Safety Forces Pipes & Drums |
| 2:30 p.m. |
National Anthems - Presentation by Dublin's Mayor
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance |
| 4 p.m. |
General Guinness |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Brigid's Cross |
| 7:45 p.m. |
Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance |
| 9 p.m. |
Eileen Ivers &
Immigrant Soul |
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| Clarion's Metro Club
Lounge |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Brigid's Cross |
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| Wee Folk
Entertainment |
| Noon |
K is for Keltic |
| 1 p.m. |
Michael O'Malley |
| 2 p.m. |
Marian Funk |
| 3 p.m. |
Irish Contests - reddest hair, greenest eyes, most
freckles and best Irish costume for ages 12 and under |
| 4 p.m. |
Cathy Jo Smith |
| 5 p.m. |
Michael O'Malley |
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Dublin Irish Festival
favorite, Gaelic Storm, will blow into Dublin
for the 2008 St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Saturday, March 15.
The annual Blarney Bash takes place from noon until 11 p.m.
in a heated tent at the Clarion Dublin Hotel in Metro Center.
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The Young
Dubliners will headline the 2006 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, set for
Saturday, March 18. The annual Blarney Bash takes place from noon until 11 p.m.
in a heated tent at the Wyndham Dublin Hotel in Metro Center.
The Young
Dubliners, past favorites of the Celtic Rock Stage at the Dublin Irish Festival,
return to Dublin by popular demand with their unique musical experience that
appeals to people of all ages. With music that has expanded from its Irish roots
to flat-out rock‘n roll with the flavor of Ireland, arrangements feature
mandolin, tin whistle, fiddle and flute in addition to the standard rock line-up
of bass, drums and guitar.
The Blarney
Bash will also feature local entertainers the Hooligans, Knot Fibb’n and the
internationally-renowned Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance. Food and beverages
will be available. Activities for the Wee Folk include crafts and contests in
the Wyndham Dublin Hotel Ballroom and Wee Folk entertainment in the Metro Club.
In addition to the Blarney Bash, the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast sets the stage
for the annual City of Dublin Parade, which begins at 11 a.m. at Metro Center
and travels through Historic Dublin. More than 110 units are expected to
participate.
Begins & ends at Metro Center
614-410-4545
The Parade
Expected to attract
approximately 17,000 spectators from central Ohio, the parade is a wonderful
opportunity to demonstrate community pride and promote new events, programs,
services and products.
Parade Schedule
The parade will begin
promptly at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006 and last approximately 90
minutes. Your group will be showcased along with local dignitaries and the
2006 Grand Leprechaun in a picturesque parade from Metro Center to Historic
Dublin.
Parade Fees
A $100 participation fee
is required for businesses located outside of Dublin and for persons holding
or running for a political office.
Civic
Association Assistance
To assist with the
construction and decoration of a float, neighborhood associations are eligible
for a $150 stipend on a first-come first-served basis.
Float Decorating
ContestA
highlight of the parade is the Annual St. Patrick's Day Float Decorating
Contest. Cash awards are given to entries in four categories: neighborhood
associations, non-profit groups (including churches), commercial entries and a
new overall parade entry which is to be determined by the Grand Leprechaun.
Entries are judged on reflection of the St. Patrick's Day theme, originality
of idea and use of color.
Parade Partners
The St. Patrick’s Day
Parade offers an exciting, high-profile sponsorship opportunity. To find out
more about partnering with the City of Dublin at this event, contact the
Division of Community Relations, at 614-410-4545.
2006 St.
Patrick's Day Parade Entry Form
Lion's Club Pancake
Breakfast
7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
John Sells Middle School
150 W. Bridge Street
614-336-3890
Breakfast
The greenest day of the
year begins with a traditional pancake breakfast sponsored by the Lions Club.
Expect to see green shamrocks (pancakes) being flipped in mid-air at Sells
Middle School from 7 to 11 a.m. Just show up with your appetite. Tickets are
$3.50 for children and $5 for adults and may be purchased at the door.
Volunteers
Volunteers help make our
St. Patrick's Day celebration a successful community event. Adults,
families, youth and corporate groups are encouraged to get involved.
On St.
Patrick's Day,
volunteers are needed to help with:
| Parade |
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Parade Balloon
Carriers
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Information Tent
Attendants
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Banner Carriers &
Costume Characters
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Blarney Bash
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Volunteer
Hospitality
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Children's Game &
Craft Attendants
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Stage Managers
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| Crowd Ushers |
| Merchandise
Sellers |
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Information Booth
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For more
information contact:
To make hotel
reservations, call 1-800-245-8387 or visit
www.dublinvisit.org.
For more information, call 614-410-4545.
Christine Nardecchia,
Coordinator
Volunteer Service
Phone: 614-410-4400
Fax: 614-410-4490
Email: [email protected]
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