2014 Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade
32nd Annual - March 15, 2014 at 12 noon

2013 "Green Sheets" Parade Line-up [PDF] Parade Route

Street Closing Information [PDF]
Parking Downtown [link] (check the boxes for Parking Lots and Parking Garages) [PDF]

2013 Parade Theme

Come Into The Parlor:  The Warmth of Irish Hospitality

In traditional cottages in Ireland and their new communities in America, Irish families made homes for themselves and shared what they had with their neighbors and friends. The Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade salutes the spirit of love and friendship that spread through Central New York with the help of Irish hospitality.

The Irish hearth sets the scene for a circle of abiding love, ancient tradition and religious values. Throughout history, new members of an extended Irish family — whether they were blood relatives through birth, in-laws acquired through marriage or the friends and neighbors who joined the family circle because of shared joys or sorrows —were welcomed with an open heart and a share of whatever was boiling in the pot. From the old country to new lives in America, through troubles at home and abroad, the love that binds Irish family members to each other extends to their neighbors, community and country.

On March 9, 2013, join a community celebration of the Warmth of Irish Hospitality and take the opportunity to share what you have by donating to the St. Patrick's Hunger Project.

2013 Grand Marshal

Thomas J. Maroney

We are proud and honored to announce this year's Grand Marshal, Thomas J. Maroney. Tom is a first generation Irish American, born in Syracuse of Patrick Maroney and Jean Meaney, both of County Claire, Ireland.

Tom is married to Dr. Mary Katharine  (Mary Kay) Brough  Maroney  since  July 11, 1964. Mary Kay is the “ Distinguished Emerita Professor and Director” of  Nursing at Utica College, Utica, NY. Tom is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, where he also became a Professor, specializing in Constitutional law, Federal Court Jurisdiction, Civil Rights and Criminal Procedure. They have three children and six grandchildren.

Tom is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Commodore John Barry Division, in Syracuse. He served in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Fayetteville Fire Department, as a Volunteer Member and Fire Police Officer.

2013 Gael of the Year

President's Message

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig! (All the blessings of Patrick!)

The Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade began in 1982, founded by an amazing woman, Nancy Duffy, and a small group of her friends. Thirty years later, the Parade is stronger than ever—a grand tribute to the Irish of Central New York.

Since the Parade’s inception, we have been able to help support Project Children, founded by another outstanding woman, Kathleen Kelly. In 2005, we began the St. Patrick Hunger Project, to help feed those in need in Central New York. I am pleased to announce that due to the success of the St. Patrick Hunger Project, the food pantries in Central New York have been well supplied with food!

--Janet Higgins, President

VIPs

Hello Everyone!

The Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade Committee would like to welcome you as a VIP to our 31st St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Below are the details if you choose to join us at Mass and at our annual Grand March down Nancy Duffy Lane!

MASS

If you are joining us for the Mass and the Parade, please arrive at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Columbus Circle by 9:30 a.m. We will assemble near the rear vestibule, where I will present you with your reviewing stand credentials and escort you to the reserved seating area. Mass begins at 10:00 a.m.

PARADE

After Mass, you will be transported to the staging area (on South Salina Street – in front of Clinton Square) on buses located in front of the Cathedral. Should you choose to join us after Mass, you may do so at the bus on Columbus Circle and you will be given your credentials (VIP) at that time. If you will be joining us for the Parade, please arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. Your placement is in the Connacht Division which is our first division. Please assemble on Salina Street near the corner of West Genesee Street.

Marshals will be there to assist you, and we ask that you follow their instructions. The exact placement of the VIPS will be on our website on or before March 2, 2013. We thank you for your anticipated cooperation with our Parade Marshals when staging.  This will provide Channel 9 and our local announcers the ability to provide the viewing public with your names and information as to why you are, in fact, a VIP.

Thank you for joining us and I will look forward to seeing you! You are welcome to return to the reviewing stand in the 400 Block of Nancy Duffy Lane and watch the remainder of the parade after you have marched. Refreshments will be served.

Thank you,

Janet Burke, VIP Program Coordinator