2. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

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3 Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh Happy St. Patrick s Day to you all Year eleven, and we re in Irish Heaven! Welcome to the 11 th Annual Mystic Irish Parade in downtown Mystic! Eleven years ago, a few dedicated members of the community joined together in celebration of their Celtic heritage. Wanting to share their cultural traditions with their friends and families, they decided to bring Ireland to the small town of Mystic Connecticut. Better known as the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation, this phenomenal team of local residents, business leaders and community volunteers plan and execute the Mystic Irish Parade each year in downtown Mystic. Recently, on October 27 th of 2013, the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation lost one of their most valued founding fathers. Capt. Lawrence E. Gemma, originally a Navy helicopter pilot, is most well known in Eastern Connecticut as the small business owner of the Mystic Army Navy store locations in downtown Mystic and Olde Mystic Village. As an active member of the community and constant contributor to local nonprofit organizations, he is sadly missed but never forgotten. As Gemma always said, If you are not having fun, you are not doing it right! The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation continues to have fun each year as an 100% volunteer driven organization, supported by team members dedicated to promoting Irish heritage and organizing a spectacular parade for the community! The MIPF is a registered 501c3 nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible. In just over a decade, the parade has transformed into not only Mystic s largest single day celebration, but one of Connecticut s most renowned St. Patrick s Day events as well. The Mystic Irish Parade draws over 30,000 spectators to the quaint town each year, and the crowd only continues to grow. Over 2,000 participants will march alongside more than 120 organizations with uniquely decorated floats Current Board members at the 2014 Naturally Irish Dinner Left to right: Neil Ryan, Kevin Power, Stephen O Rourke, Leo Roche, Laura Capshaw, Tom Taber, Christine Cooney, Matt Forde, Jeff Bresnahan and Frank Del Campo. Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography and trucks! The parade will also be host to antique cars, adorned fire trucks, police units and local Scout troops. High school area bands will perform as well. Kicking off at 1:00 pm, the parade, extending from the Mystic Seaport Museum to the Mystic Art Association, will be host to over ten Celtic rooted Pipe Bands, representing more than any other parade statewide. In addition to Fife & Drum Units and Drum & Bugle Corps that will contribute festive music as well, this year s parade will also feature the band Inchicore! As Boston s best Irish Folk Band, fronted by Dublin s Derrick Keane, Inchicore is widely regarded as one of the top Irish bands in the country, playing to packed venues all over the country, writes The ECHO. With an outstanding stage presence and solid vocals, the Celtic melodies of Inchicore are guaranteed to impress the crowd! The parade, funded by proceeds from events, the generosity of local business sponsorships and individual sale of raffle tickets, is an annual celebration that has become a community wide cultural tradition. Surplus funds from the Mystic Irish Parade are donated to local charities, such as Safe Futures, Mystic Area Shelter & Hospitality, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Society of St. Edmund s Retreat Center and the John Kelley Statue Fund. Over $2,000 was donated to these local nonprofit organizations in A special thank you to our sponsors, for without them, the Mystic Irish Parade would not have grown into the community celebration that it is today. We ask that the Southeastern CT community please help us return the favor by supporting our sponsors and shopping local. Our major sponsors include Levine Distributors (Budweiser) Mohegan Sun, The Day, F&F Distributors (Guinness), Olde Mystic Village and Full Power Radio (Jammin 107.7, WBMW 106.5). Lastly, on Sunday, March 30th at 4:00 PM at the Harp & Hound Pub in Mystic, we will award trophies to the winning participants of the parade. We will also honor the dedicated volunteers who have made the Mystic Irish Parade a resounding success and one of the most reputable parades in New England. We will hold the annual raffle drawing for a trip for two to Ireland as well. (Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Harp & Hound, Taber Inne and the Wireless Zone in Groton for $5 per ticket.) Thank you for joining us at the 11th Annual Mystic Irish Parade! Enjoy the festivities and cheers to future parades to come! Slán go fóill - goodbye for now! Neil Ryan Vice President, Mystic Irish Parade Foundation Follow us on Facebook! Mystic Irish Parade Foundation Section 501 (c) (3) Post Office Box 505 Mystic, CT Telephone: Program Guide Produced By Quinn & Hary Marketing quinnandhary.com Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 3.

4 Advanced Improvement American Cancer Society Relay for Life of New London County Seashore American legion Post 4 Marching Color Guard Aaron Newton Ancient Mariners Connecticut Fife and Drum Corps Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern CT Bridgeport Police Department Honor Guard Center Groton Volunteer Fire Department Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Citizens Bank Connecticut Patriots Fife and Drum Corps CT State Police CT State Police Emerald Society Cubscout Pack 71 (North Stonington) Cumulus Media (Q105) Dave Cornell Antique Triumph Deep River Drum Corps Deep River Junior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and The Coogan Farm Dominos pizza Dunkin' Donuts F&F Dist. Guiness Free Men of the Sea Girl Scout Troop Girl Scouts Girl Scouts Daisy / Brownie Troop 940 Groton Long Point Volunteer Fire Company Groton Town Police Department Hall Communications Horses Healing Humans, Inc Hugo Simonelli VFW Mystic 2014 Participants: Irish American Coastal Club Irish Heritage Society of Milford (IHSM) Irish Setter Club of Central Connecticut Kentford Farms Knights of Columbus #1943 Ledyard Fire Company, District No. 1 Manchester Regional Police & Fire Pipe Band Middletown PBA Pipe Band Milford Volunteers Ancient Fife and Drum Corps, Inc. Montessori Discovery School - Norwich CT Mystic & Noank Library Mystic Aquarium Mystic FD Mystic Flag Committee Mystic Highland Pipe Band Mystic Irish Parade Foundation Parade Cmttee Mystic Scottish Country Dancers Mystic Seaport Mystic Transportation Mystic YMCA National American Miss New England Science & Sailing New haven County Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes & Drums New Haven Police Emerald Society New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee New London County Rugby New London Currach Rowers New London Firefighters Pipes and Drums New London High School Jumior R.O.T.C. Newport Ancient Order of Hibernian's Pipes and Drums North Stonington Fair Queen North Stonington Volunteer Fire Company Nutmeg Volunteer Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corps Pawtucket Fire Department Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury, CT Rhode Island Highlanders Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine Co. #1 Ryans Pub Sacred Heart Sailing Masters of 1812 Sails Up 4 Cancer / Mystic Blues Festival SE+CRES (South East Connecticut River & Estuary Stewardship Sheeaun Academy of Irish Dance Shoreline Roller Derby Inc. Sphinx Cycle Unit Sphinx Shrine Funsters Sphinx Shriners Motor Patrol Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy St Michaels School St. Patrick Church St. Patrick's Pipe Band of Glastonbury StoneRidge Senior Living Community Stonington Borough Fire Dept. Stonington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. Stonington Youth Football Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation The Cove Center For Grieving Children The Junior Colonial Fife and Drum Corps of Westbrook The Mystic Boathouse Tony Lepore Providence Dancing Cop UCONN Police Depatment Union Baptist Church USA Ambassador Watch Hill Fire Department WBMW Congratulations to the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation! 4. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

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8 Past Grand Marshals Our Grand marshals Celebrating at this year s dinner. Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2013 Grand Marshal Michael Crowley Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2012 Grand Marshal Joyce Olson Resnikoff Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2011 Grand Marshal Elizabeth Connors Martinelli 2010 Grand Marshal Jessica Morrissey 2009 Grand Marshal Edward Murphy 2008 Grand Marshal John Hewes Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2007 Grand Marshal John Kelley Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2006 Grand Marshal Maggie Taber Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2005 Grand Marshal James O Boyle Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography 2004 Grand Marshal John Lowe 8. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

9 2014 Grand Marshal: Tony Sheridan As the Irish say, Many hands make light work! and it is due to continued community support that the parade has transformed into one of Connecticut s most renowned Celtic cultural events! As a keystone in family entertainment and an event for all ages, the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation celebrates an incredible eleven years and look forward to many more to come! Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography In special commemoration of year eleven, the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation is honored to have Tony Sheridan, President of the Eastern Chamber of Commerce, serve as the Grand Marshal of for the 2014 Mystic Irish Parade! This honor is bestowed to an outstanding member of Eastern Connecticut whom is dedicated to giving back to the community every day. Tony Sheridan, formally announced as the Grand Marshal of the Mystic Irish Parade on November 14 th, 2013, has served as the chief executive officer of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut since 2002 representing over 1600 companies. In 2010, Mr. Sheridan was named the statewide chamber executive of the year. Mr. Sheridan emigrated from the beautiful country of Ireland at age 19. During his youth, he served as an apprentice and became a licensed plumber and pipe fitter. After he earned his high school equivalency with New London Continuing Education, he later earned his bachelor s degree from Connecticut College. He continued his education and received his master s degree in organizational psychology from the University of New Haven. Tony served as a Human Resources Director for thirteen years at his alum university. He was elected and served as First Selectman for the town of Waterford for four terms. Following his tenure as First Selectman, Tony served as External Relations Consultant for Northeast Utilities and as the Manager of Community Relations for Dominion Nuclear in Waterford, CT. Currently, he is the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. Tony is constantly organizing and strategizing with regional forces to promote and support shopping local. Mr. Sheridan is dedicated to growing community businesses, increasing tourism and contributing towards local nonprofit organizations. Tony is a tireless leader and a great person to work with. He seems to be everywhere at once, always ready to support our local businesses. As a resident and business leader, he truly cares about the community of Eastern Connecticut, and brings his enthusiasm and energy to valuable causes throughout the region, says Megan Cronin, Program & Events Manager for the Eastern Chamber of Commerce. Tony lives in Waterford with his wife Peggy, a professor at Connecticut College. They have two sons, Keenan who is a teacher at Cushing Academy in Massachusetts and Tosh who is a professional musician in New York City. Mr. Sheridan s commitment to Eastern Connecticut is unsurpassed and the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation is honored to have him serve as the 2014 Grand Marshal! The Grand Marshal is a pillar in the community and we couldn t be more excited to have Tony Sheridan represent this year s parade. And better yet, he is a true native of Ireland! says Neil Ryan, Vice President of the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation. A sincere thank you to Mr. Tony Sheridan for serving as the Grand Marshal and supporting this year at the Mystic Irish Parade! Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 9.

10 Mystic Irish Parade Foundation Board of Directors Jeff Bresnahan Volunteer Coordinator Frank Del Campo Vice President Laura Capshaw Secretary Christine Cooney Special Events Coordinator Matt Forde Parade Director Kevin Power Treasurer Leo Roche President Stephen O Rourke Headline Coordinator Neil Ryan Vice President Tom Taber Vice President 10. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

11 Happy 11th Anniversary to the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation! J. Steele Services LLC 800 Flanders Road Unit #4 Bldg 6 Mystic, CT Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 11.

12 Eleven is HEAVEN! Looking for something to do Before and After the Parade? 220 Connecticut 12 Groton, CT (860) North Frontage Rd. New London, CT (860) Visit the Shops at olde Mystic village Before and After Please support our sponsors at these fine eating and drinking establishments. Ancient Mariner - Main St. Angies Pizza - Rt. 1 Mystic Anthony J s - Holmes St. AZU - Main St. Black Sheep - Niantic The Mystic Boathouse 8 Coogan Blvd. Bravo Bravo - Main St. The Brazen Hen - Westerly Captain Daniel Packer Inne - Water St. Dunkin Donuts - Rt. 27 & Rt. 1 Engine Room - Holmes St. Go Fish - Old Mystick Village Harp and Hound Pub - Pearl St. John s Cafe - Cottrell St. Mohegan Sun - Uncasville Mystic Pizza - Main St. Stay late! Need a room for the night? Mystic Soup - Williams Ave. Oyster club - Water St. Pier 27 Lounge - Rt. 1 Mystic Pizzetta -Rt. 215 S&P Oyster Co. - 1 Holmes St. Steak Loft - Old Mystick Village Ten Clams - Old Mystick Village Voodoo Grill - Rt. 215 Wide World of Bagels - Main St Mystic Irish Parade Foundation Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 13.

13 The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for helping us make this years parade a grand success! Black Sheep Bob Valenti Auto Mall Chelsea Groton - Volunteers Eastern Chamber of Commerce Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Groton Parks and Rec Jammin and WBMW Russ Kramer - Marine Artist Larry St Pierre Photography M.H. Lyon Meagan Seacor Mystic Fire Department Mystic Irish Parade Foundation Volunteers Mystic Seaport Q-105 Quinn & Hary Marketing The Resident Richard White and Sons State of CT Dept. of Transportation Taber Inne and Suites Town of Groton Town of Stonington United States Coast Guard Academy United States Coast Guard Cadets Wireless Zone - Groton & New London WNLC The Sound and Kool 101 Friends Sponsors Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Densmore Oil Dime Bank Fort Hill Pharmacy MJ Sauchuk Inc Montessori Discovery School - Norwich CT S&P Oyster Company Switz Realty Wide World of Bagels 14. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

14 Sláinte. To your health. Congratulations on ten great parades from Levine Distributing. 15 Stott Avenue Norwich, CT (860) Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 15.

15 Mystic St. Patrick s Parade Route Begin at South Parking Lot of Mystic Seaport. Left (South) on Greenmanville Rd (SR-27) Right on Willow Street Left on Broadway. Right on East Main St (SR-1) Across Bridge Left on Water St (SR-215) End at Groton Police sub-station (Mystic Arts Center) Live Remote 11am - 1pm Bank Square Parade Starts Here = Public Restrooms = Parade Route Parade Ends Here Tent Sponsor Parking Downtown parking can be found at the Mystic Arts Center Parking lot, 9 Water Street, this is were the parade ends and is signified by the star on the map above. Lots of additional smaller parking lots can be found along the parade route or on the many side streets along the route, please reference the map above for locations of side streets. Parking is also plentiful in the Olde Mystic Village parking lot however it is a mile walk from there to the parade route. 16. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

16 There is no such thing as bad publicity......except for your own obituary! I results@quinnandhary.com 4 Pearl St. Mystic Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 17.

17 Please Support Our Sponsors Banking, Financial & Professional Congratulations On Another Great Parade! SM Protecting you like family. 15 Liberty Way Niantic, CT (860) Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

18 Please Support Our Sponsors Lodging Travel, Tourism & Entertainment Congratulations Tony! From your friends at the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 19.

19 May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. 15 Stott Avenue Norwich, CT (860) Media Sponsors 20. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

20 Support the Parade and Buy a Raffle ticket today! Grand Prize - A trip for two to Ireland ($1,500 total of prize to be awarded) 2nd Prize - Gift Certificate worth $400 redeemable at the Taber Inn 3rd Prize - A Gift Certificate worth $100 redeemable at The Harp & Hound Pub, Inc. Tickets can be purchased at Harp and Hound, Wireless Zone Groton, and on parade day. Come to the drawing to be held Sunday, March 30th :00 pm Harp & Hound Pub 4 Pearl St, Mystic Congratulations on 11 Great Parades! Come early, Free Food, Drink Specials, Door Prizes. Raffle tickets $5 each, ticket holders need not be present to win! Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 21.

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23 EVERYONE S IRISH ON ST. PATRICK S DAY. Happy St. Patrick s Day from Levine Distributing. 15 Stott Avenue Norwich, CT (860) Mystic Irish Parade Foundation