Mystic Irish Parade Announces Award Winners and Raffle Drawing

In celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day and the Mystic Irish Parade in year thirteen, thank you for joining us this parade day, with Irish spirit and tons of green!
 
The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation extends their sincerest thanks to the Southeastern Connecticut community for joining us in celebration of this Celtic Holiday. The parade would not be as grand as it is today without continued commitment from local business sponsorships and astounding community support.
 
A special appreciation for all of the organizations that dedicated the time and energy to walking in the parade alongside their outstanding music, floats and participants! An award presentation and volunteer appreciation party will take place this upcoming Sunday, April 3rd at 4 p.m. at the Harp and Hound in downtown Mystic. In addition to light food, drinks, entertainment and apparel sales, award trophies will be presented to the following winning participants of the 2016 Mystic Irish Parade: 

  • Best Irish Theme Float- New England Science & Sailing NESS
  • Best Musical Unit- The Mystic Boathouse
  • Best Bagpipe Band- Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury
  • Best Color Guard-  New Haven Police Emerald Society
  • Best Antique Vehicle- Mystic Seaport
  • Best Youth Group- Sacred Heart
  • Best Community Group- St. Patrick’s Church
  • Best Fire Dept Unit- Westerly Fire Department
  • Best Law Enforcement Unit- CT State Police Emerald Society
  • Best Military Unit- New London Naval ROTC
  • NEW- Ed Murphy Memorial Award- Stonington Youth Football & Cheerleaders
  • Larry Gemma Memorial Award- Sails Up For Cancer / Mudheads
  • Best Newcomer- Kentish Guards Fife & Drum Corps
  • Most Inspirational- Shine a Light on Heroin
  • Best Motorized- Sphinx Shriners Motor Patrol
  • Roughest & Toughest Marchers- Freemen of the Sea
  • Most Gregarious Unit- Ryan’s Pub 
Also encompassing this night of celebration will be the annual raffle drawing for a trip for two to Ireland! The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation will also honor the dedicated volunteers who commit themselves each year to contributing to what has become one of the most reputable parades in New England. Raffle tickets can be purchased at Harp and Hound in Mystic, Wireless Zone in Groton, Irish Eyes in Olde Mystic Village and Daniel Packer inn.
 
Additional thanks to the Town of Groton and Stonington Police Departments and Public Works Departments for helping the parade proceed both smoothly and safely. Thanks to all of the Mystic Irish Parade’s sponsors for without their support, the event would simply not be possible. Special thanks again to this year’s major sponsors; Levine Distributing Company (Budweiser),  The Day, Hall Communications (100.9 ROXY FM, 97.7 WCTY) F&F Distributors (Guinness),  Full Power Radio (Jammin 107.7, WBMW 106.5) and J Steele Inc.
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The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation is an all volunteer organization whose primary purpose is to promote Irish heritage, organize and manage the parade for the community, and raise excess funds to donate to local nonprofit organizations. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 100% of your donations are tax-deductible and will help directly fund local charities and this fantastic parade. Thank you again for all of your community support and sponsorships in 2016, and cheers to the 14th Annual Mystic Irish Parade in 2017! 

Mystic Irish Parade Announces Award W...