KALAMAZOO ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

The 10th annual St. Patrick's Day parade will be March 13th, in Downtown Kalamazoo (see information on how to particiate below)

The 9th annual Kalamazoo St. Patrick's Day parade took place on, March 14th, 2009 in Downtown Kalamazoo. President John Dunn of Western Michigan University served as Grand Marshall.

Kicking off at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Michigan and Burdick Streets, the parade traveled south down Burdick to Cedar Street, turning right on Cedar St and ending at the Knights of Columbus Hall where corned beef and cabbage was served.

Over 50 local groups, families, schools, organizations and businesses participated in the annual event. Several thousand folks lined the streets of downtown Kalamazoo with green being the color of the day. Shamrocks and Irish flags adorned the warm and sunny Burdick Street Mall.

Highlights of the 2009 parade included the Kalamazoo Pipe Band, putting a little "kilt rock" on the mall, St. Joseph's parish sponsoring some of the best floats ever, and a train full of leprechauns! Irish eyes were smiling as the Hackett Band kept in step playing some of everyones favorite Irish tunes.

Proving that you don't have to be Irish but share a love for Ireland, the German American club and The Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association joined in our celebration. Local celebrities from television and radio,as well as several local sport teams participated. Families, proud of their Irish heritage rode in decorated vehicles or marched proudly behind banners etched with their family name or crest. Irish stepdancers kept the beat, local scouting troops, nonprofit agencies, businesses and restaurants all contributed to the fun and success of the parade by passing out treats to the onlookers. To top off such a fine day, the parade ended with
St. Patrick, himself .


If interested in particiating in the 2010 St. Patrick's Day parade please call 269-372-7332 or email: margarets74@gmail.com
The St. Patrick's Day Parade is presented by the Irish American Club Of Kalamazoo.

Parade Application

To find out more about our club or being a 2009 parade sponsor, please call 269-372-7332 or 269-372-7501.

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