WELCOME

This is our Seventeenth Parade
Saturday March 3rd, 2012

For the past sixteen years the Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Committee, Inc. has been hosting a yearly St. Patrick's Parade for Dutchess County on the first Saturday in March. Over the years the parade has grown to include over 3000 participants and delighted over 10,000 spectators as it winds its way through the Village of Wappingers Falls. The Committee is proud of the growth this event has shown over the years and is committed to continue to promote the expansion of the parade.

Each year the Committee selects an outstanding
community person to lead the parade who is the Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal is a person who takes pride in their Irish Heritage and promotes its unique culture. They are strong leadersin their community and are actively involved in improving the quality of life for all.

This year's Grand Marshal embodies all of this spirit. The 2011 Grand Marshal was:
Mr. Matthew Fitzgerald
Please see the Grand Marshal page for further details.

Parade step off time is 1 pm sharp.
Marchers should Line up by 12 Noon.
Pedestrians can use Pells Place street to access all Divisions.

Escort and First Divisions - North Street
Second and Third Divisions - McCafferty Place
Fourth Division and "Latecomers" - Clinton St.

Large Floats (tractor trailer and flatbeds) are to line up on Clinton Street. Smaller floats to line up with their divisions. Overflow will be on Nelson Ave. Click on Parade Line Up for further.

Parade Route Map Click Here

Parade Line Up Click Here

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

We created this web site so you can obtain all the information you need, including the Application to march in the Parade. The Irish Community can keep informed about the cultural events that are happening in Dutchess County by visiting this page regularly and accessing the links provided on it.

For Participants in the parade,
Registration ends February 7, 2012.
Click below for forms.

Parade Registration Form Click Here

Float Registration Form Click Here

Please take note that all Marching Bands must be paid for and any transportation provided comes at a cost to the Committee. We are exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501c3 of the IRS code and therefore all contributions to the Parade Committee are tax deductible under Section 170 of the tax code. We are actively seeking Corporate Sponsors at this time so that we can continue to grow.

CORPORATE SPONSOR INFORMATION
CLICK HERE

Please contact Jack Fedigan at 845-297-1500 for further information on becoming a Corporate Sponsor.

PARADE SUPPORTERS

We also issue a Parade Journal every year, which solicits ads to support the operational cost of the Parade. A Journal Ad Application is also provided on this site. Please click Supporters tab or below for the ad form. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

PARADE JOURNAL AD FORM CLICK HERE

HISTORY of the PARADE COMMITTEE

The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee was formed in the fall of 1995 by several members of the community and the Kevin Barry Irish Club. They gathered together to discuss having a St. Patrick’s Parade for Dutchess County residents. From this inspired group, a committee was formed and the fund raising began. Yes, it does cost money to run a Parade. To help the parade to continue to grow please take an ad in our journal. Click on the link above.