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UPDATE: Nominations closed - Grand Marshal to be announced January 27th

November 28, 2007

For the first time in the storied history of Utica's St. Patrick's Day Parade, the public will have a hand in choosing the parade's Grand Marshal. This year the Grand Marshal for the March 15th Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Utica will be chosen from a list of nominations submitted by the general public. Nominations are currently being sought for individuals to be considered for 2008 Grand Marshall. After careful consideration, the Grand Marshall will be selected from the list of nominees by a committee of past Grand Marshals. The nominee, male or female, need not be of Irish descent, but should be someone recognized by the community for their commitment and contributions to the Irish in the Central New York area. The letter of nomination should detail reasons why the nominee would be the proper choice for Grand Marshal. A brief background of the person and qualifications should be included. The deadline for nominations is December 31, 2007. The Grand Marshal will be announced to the public on January 27th at the Great American Irish Festival's Halfway to Festival Hooley, to be held at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro. This year will mark the first year the Great American Irish Festival will serve as organizer and presenter of the Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade, the third largest in New York State. The Parade Grand Marshall will also serve as honorary chairperson of the 2008 Great American Irish Festival. Nominations should be sent to:
St. Patrick's Day Parade
C/O Charles Thomas
PO Box 165
Marcy, NY 13403