29th Annual
St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 14, 2009

Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. sharp!

RAIN OR SHINE!

Madeleine and T. Boone Pickens were selected as Grand Marshalls of our 2008 Parade. However, a last-second accident forced them to cancel.

To the rescue rode the Chargers' A.J. Smith and his lovely wife, Sue, who filled in admirably and enjoyed the day so much, they promised to return.

The ICSC wishes T. Boone a speedy and complete recovery, and we look forward to their participation in future parades.

Our thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who helped make the 2008 Parade and Festival a rousing success. And to the thousands of San Diegans (and visitors) who attended the event, we can only say:

Slainte and go mbeannai Dai duit
(May God Bless you!)

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2008 DIGNITARIES:

Executive Grand Marshal -- Mayor Jerry Sanders

Irish Representative -- John and Angela Byrne

Grand Marshals -- Sue & A.J. Smith (pinch-hitting for Madeleine & T. Boone Pickens)

Irishman of the Year -- Sgt. Major Mark O'Loughlin USMC

Irishwoman of the Year -- Amy Pat Rigney

San Diego Man of the Year -- Michael Arms

San Diego Woman of the Year -- Dr. Jacque McAndrew

Smiling Irishman -- Todd Greer

ICSC Miss Colleen 2008 -- Meghan McLellan

 Irish Congress 2008 Parade Chair -- Barbara Linnan-McCarty

Irish Congress President -- Michael Malone

ICSC Friend of Rescued Animals -- Tiffany St. Ives

ICSC  Friend of Service Animals -- Larry Adair


Click here to see pictures of the 2008 Parade


Parade Entries Judging and Trophy Information

The following categories were judged and were awarded trophies for the 2007 Parade. Complete the application at the bottom of this page to enter the 2008 Parade.

  • High School Bands
  • Middle School Bands
  • High School Auxiliary
  • Middle School Auxiliary
  • Musical Entry (non school)
  • Commercial Floats
  • Service Floats
  • Marching Units
  • Marching Groups
  • Step Dancer's Group
  • Auto Group
  • Auto Individual
  • Motorized Entry
  • Youth Entry
  • Best Individual Clowns
  • Clown Group
  • Best Humorous (non clown)
  • Equestrian Individual
  • Equestrian Group

ICSC Award
Ashleigh Roach Award

 

All categories will be judged during the parade with the judges located at 5th Ave between Spruce/Thorn.

A list of winning entries will be posted on this page within one week of the Parade. Winners may claim their trophies at The Irish Shop, 3509 5th Ave., San Diego, 92103, (619) 299-7812.

Click here to see the 2008 winners

 

Applicants:

  • Due to the increase in costs to the Irish congress by the City and other government agencies, the ICSC Board has adopted the following fees for entries:
    • $50.00 for General entries
    • $100.00 for Commercial entries

  • Please contact Margie Johnson (Shamrocker50@hotmail.com) for entry forms, which will be available after January 8.  Deadline for entries is March 7.

Parade Route