2014 MIPA Program Book.pmd

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Mystic Irish Parade Foundation
Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Sona Daoibh
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all
Year eleven, and we’re in Irish Heaven! Welcome to the 11th 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 27th 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 2013.
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
www.mysticirishparade.org
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Section 501 (c) (3)
Post Office Box 505
Mystic, CT 06355-0505
Telephone: 860-608-4883
www.mysticirishparade.org
Program Guide Produced By
Quinn & Hary Marketing
860-444-0448
quinnandhary.com
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2014 Participants:
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 62252
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
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!
www.ReidyGroup.com
4.
5.
Please Support Our Sponsors
Restaurants & Taverns
6.
Beverage
Retail - Home - Office
7.
Past
Grand
Marshals
Our Grand marshals Celebrating at this year’s dinner.
2013 Grand Marshal
8.
2012 Grand Marshal
2011 Grand Marshal
2010 Grand Marshal
2009 Grand Marshal
Elizabeth Connors
Martinelli
Jessica Morrissey
Edward Murphy
2006 Grand Marshal
2005 Grand Marshal
2004 Grand Marshal
John Lowe
Michael Crowley
Joyce Olson Resnikoff
2008 Grand Marshal
2007 Grand Marshal
John Hewes
John Kelley
Maggie Taber
James O’Boyle
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 14th, 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!
9.
Mystic Irish Parade
Foundation
Board of Directors
10.
Jeff Bresnahan
Frank Del Campo
Laura Capshaw
Volunteer Coordinator
Vice President
Secretary
Christine Cooney
Matt Forde
Special Events Coordinator
Parade Director
Kevin Power
Leo Roche
Stephen O’Rourke
Treasurer
President
Headline Coordinator
Neil Ryan
Tom Taber
Vice President
Vice President
Happy 11th Anniversary to the
Mystic Irish Parade Foundation!
J. Steele Services LLC
800 Flanders Road • Unit #4 • Bldg 6 • Mystic, CT 06355
860-415-9720
11.
Eleven is
HEAVEN!
Looking for
something to do
Before and After
the Parade?
Visit the Shops at
olde Mystic village
220 Connecticut 12
Groton, CT 06340-3414
(860) 448-9000
351 North Frontage Rd.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 439-1000
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
Mystic Soup - Williams Ave.
Captain Daniel Packer Inne - Water St.
Oyster club - Water St.
Dunkin Donuts - Rt. 27 & Rt. 1
Pier 27 Lounge - Rt. 1 Mystic
Engine Room - Holmes St.
Pizzetta -Rt. 215
Go Fish - Old Mystick Village
S&P Oyster Co. - 1 Holmes St.
Harp and Hound Pub - Pearl St.
Steak Loft - Old Mystick Village
John’s Cafe - Cottrell St.
Ten Clams - Old Mystick Village
Mohegan Sun - Uncasville
Voodoo Grill - Rt. 215
Mystic Pizza - Main St.
Wide World of Bagels - Main St.
Stay late!
Need a room for the night?
888-777-7922
12.
860-536-8300
860-536-1506
860-536-4904
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 107.7 and 106.5 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.
Sláinte.
To your health.
Congratulations on
ten great parades
from Levine Distributing.
15 Stott Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-5263
15.
Mystic
St. Patrick’s
Parade Route
Live Remote
11am - 1pm • Bank Square
Begin at South Parking Lot
of Mystic Seaport.
Left (South) on
Greenmanville Rd (SR-27)
Right on Willow Street
Parade
Starts
Here
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)
= 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.
There is no such thing
as bad publicity...
...except for your
own obituary!
860.444.0448
I
[email protected]
www.quinnandhary.com
4 Pearl St. • Mystic
17.
Banking, Financial & Professional
Congratulations On
Another Great Parade!
SM
Protecting you like family.
®
15 Liberty Way • Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-5222 • www.SmithIns.com
18.
Lodging
Travel, Tourism & Entertainment
Congratulations Tony!
From your friends at the
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
19.
“May the road
rise to meet you,
May the wind
be always
at your back.”
15 Stott Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-5263
Media Sponsors
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
Congratulations on
11 Great Parades!
Sunday, March 30th 2014 • 4:00 pm
Harp & Hound Pub • 4 Pearl St, Mystic
Come early, Free Food,
Drink Specials, Door Prizes.
Raffle tickets $5 each,
ticket holders need not
be present to win!
21.
22.
23.
EVERYONE’S IRISH
ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
from Levine Distributing.
15 Stott Avenue
24.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-5263

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