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2010 Syracuse St. Patrick’sParade
Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 13, 2010 starting at 12 noon
| Syracuse St. Patrick’s 2010 Parade
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Parade Marshals |
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| We are asking your help in enlisting more marshals.
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2010 Parade Theme |
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“Céad mile fáilte”
"one of the most well-known of all the Irish sayings"
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| Parade Inititatives |
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| Last year, the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade & Committee
went “green” in a whole new way.
In an effort to make our community’s Parade more fiscally responsible
and environmentally friendly, the Parade Committee moved to online
registration through its Web site,
www.syracusestpatricksParade.org. This will reduce paper usage and
cut mailing costs, redirecting resources from administrative work to the
staging of a first-rate Parade for our CNY community. The Web site also
provides a central location for participants and viewers to follow
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Additionally, with some guidance from the
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the Parade Committee
offered these suggestions to viewers and participants who want to help
make the Parade a little easier on our planet.
- Construct a float from recycled materials and then plan to set the
material aside for use again in 2010 and beyond.
- Travel by mass transit or car pool from your homes to downtown
Syracuse. We have a map of all the city parking lots up on our Web
site.
In addition to online registration, the Parade took a step toward
environmental friendliness by limiting the number of vehicles in the
lineup. Participants were asked to leave cars, trucks and buses at home
and walk or ride on a float through the Parade route! The obvious
exception is for vehicles that are used to pull floats.
In 2010, we are going to restrict groups of parents from marching
with their children. An adequate number of chaperones will be allowed;
however, we ask that the majority of parents meet their children at the
end of the Parade.
Please, remember that this event focuses on culture and community and
quite frankly, it is not an excuse for public intoxication. The Parade
Committee, working in cooperation with the City of Syracuse, is taking
steps to curtail excessive drinking, and we are addressing these issues
with some of the establishments in Armory Square. The problems, which
have arisen, are caused by less than 1/2 of 1% of the Parade
spectators—but for some reason that has become the focus rather than
paying homage to our community and celebrating the culture and
traditions of the Irish.
Again, for the 2010 Parade, let’s focus on the wonder of the Mass at
the Cathedral before the Parade (standing-room only), the Parade itself,
and the party at the Hotel Syracuse after the Parade, which is a family
event.
-- Janet Higgins, President, Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade Committee |
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| Introduction of the 2009 Gaels |
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| We are so fortunate to have such a deep pool in Syracuse of so many,
many wonderful and generous people—the leprechauns have had such a difficult
time choosing only a select few.
First, let us get to our Gaels this year—both of these wonderful
individuals were involved and employed by the media for several years.
Remarkably, both served our country honorably with the coast guard!
This young woman goes along with our theme of Tir na nÓg (at the very
least - young at heart)! She is a native of Syracuse, she was formerly
employed by the Herald Journal and the Post Standard for 22 years. She was
and remains today a ‘great friend’ of the parade, and a great supporter of
Project Children. Our first Gael of the year is none other than the
wonderful, Jackie Coley!
Our next Gael, a CNY-Valley native, has been in the public eye for more
than 45 years. Our Gael is a former SU football player & crew member, as
well as a long-time sports official. He is a proud Irishman & has been part
of almost every Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade since Channel 9 began their
broadcasting. He has done countless pre-parade stories, and he sat next to
our dear founder, Nancy Duffy, in the newsroom for many, many years. He has
contributed much to our grand parade, including ideas on themes, features,
marching units & more. Please welcome this wonderful man who embodies
everything the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade was created to celebrate,
Mike Price! |
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The Syracuse St Patrick's Parade was founded by Nancy Duffy. It all began
with a meeting at Coleman’s Pub and Nancy’s desire to bring her Irish heritage
and culture to the streets of Syracuse.
More about Nancy Duffy....
| Members and Directors |
| Sheila Shattuck* |
Janet Higgins |
| Joseph O’Hara* |
G. Kevin Barrett |
| Rev. John Ahern |
Richard Walsh |
| Kathleen Kelly* |
Jim “Curly” Cahill |
| Kristin Etoll |
Kevin Ryan |
| Michael Harrington |
Jeff Mercer |
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| Honorary Directors |
| John F.X. Mannion |
Kevin Reilly |
| Richard Liddle |
Congressman James Walsh |
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| Officers |
President  |
Janet Higgins |
| Vice President |
Kristin Etoll |
| Secretary |
G. Kevin Barrett |
| Treasurer |
Richard Walsh |
| Parade Chaplain |
Reverend John Ahern |
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| Grand Marshal Dinner |
| Co-Chairs |
Kristin Etoll |
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Trisha McGuire |
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| Parade Day Festivities |
| Parade Operations |
Mike Harrington |
| Band/Float Judges
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David Hayes |
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“Miss Judy” Marnell |
| Ham Operators |
Vivian Douglas |
| Dhuine Uasail
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Roxanne Compoli |
| Mass |
Kristin Etoll |
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| Parade Lawyer |
George Deptula, Esq. |
| Band Checks |
Ed Dunn |
| Parade Announcers
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Ed Ryan |
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David Hayes |
| City of Syracuse Liaison
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Mary Beth Roach |
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| Parade Committee |
| Bonnie Arnold |
Melody Ernst |
| Sharon Campbell |
David Hayes |
| R. Michael Campbell |
Jesse
McCormick, Jr. |
| Roxanne McAloon Compoli |
Trisha McGuire |
| Erin Cunia |
Terry McHugh |
| Claire Dunn |
“Miss Judy” Marnell |
| Kay O. Ellis |
Robert Young |
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| Hunger Project |
| Jesse
McCormick, Jr. |
Roxanne McAloon Compoli |
| “Miss Judy” Marnell |
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| *Denotes Members |
[email protected]
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