Parade Line-up announced

Posted by parade leprechaun Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:26:00 GMT

Participants

List of the Participants in Order of their appearance in the parade.  Be there by 10:30 AM.  Dress warmly.  Parade leaves promptly at 11:30.  Awards announced and presented in the Temple Lot after the Parade.

  1. Independence Police Department Color Guard
  2. Grand Marshall
  3. Queen Pat
  4. Jersey 's Sports Bar
  5. County Beverage
  6. William Chrisman Marching Band
  7. National Guard & Color Guard
  8. McDonald for Mayor
  9. Marines
  10. Reimal for Mayor
  11. VFW Post 1000 
  12. KC Chuggers
  13. Ann Franklin for School Board
  14. Whiskey & Roses
  15. Sound Choice
  16. Rainbow Options
  17. Bob Murphy Fire Truck
  18. Save Our Stadiums
  19. Fudge Shop (Prince Sean)
  20. Tues. Evening Optimist
  21. 76 Fire Company
  22. Larry Henderson Mustang
  23. Tommy's Tavern
  24. Independence Academy
  25. Joseph Rudzik Model T
  26. Independence Square
    Assoc.
  27. Lord & Lady Byron
  28. Rollin Rods (10 cars)
  29. Joseph Hoeschele--Chevy
  30. The Webb & Claibourn Families
  31. 385 Eagles
  32. Outlaws
  33. Buddy's Automotive- race car
  34. Pooper Scooper
  35. American Medical Response

All subject to change depending on weather, acts of Irish and Scots Chieftains.

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Queen's Title Purchased

Posted by parade leprechaun Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:15:00 GMT

In a transaction akin to the Lousiana purchase, Cheri Cole Simpkins outbid her partner to make him Queen of the Parade instead of her.  Patrick, who is both Irish and Scottish, agreed to be Queen for the Day all for the benefit of the Sunshine Center.

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Grand Marshall appointed

Posted by parade leprechaun Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:13:00 GMT

Ken Johnston, long-time resident and teacher in Independence, Missouri is the 2006 Parade Grand Marshall.  Ken will help officiate the Parade Day duties before, during and after the parade. Ken is currently running for Independence School Board.

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List of Entries

Posted by parade leprechaun Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:47:00 GMT

  1. Independence Police Department Color Guard
  2. Grand Marshall
  3. Queen Patrick
  4. Jersey's Sports Bar
  5. County Beverage
  6. VFW Post 1000
  7. National Guard Color Guard and Vehicle
  8. Marines
  9. Tommy's Tavern
  10. Bob Murphy Antique Fire Truck
  11. Fudge Shop Prince of Parade
  12. Lord and Lady Byron
  13. Tommie's Bar
  14. The Webb Family Float
  15. Joseph Rudzik Model "T"
  16. Rainbow Options
  17. McDonald 4 Mayor
  18. Rollin Rods
  19. Independence Square Association
  20. 76 Fire Company Trucks
  21. KC Chuggers
  22. Whiskey and Roses
  23. Tuesday Evening Optimists
  24. Reimal for Mayor
  25. Sound Choice Karoeke
  26. Save our Stadiums
  27. Sunshine Kids 
  28. American Medical Response
  29. Independendence Academy
  30.  

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Welcome to the New Website

Posted by parade leprechaun Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:34:00 GMT

Welcome to the new website for the 2006 Independence St. Patrick's Day Celebration. This website will provide information about the parade and activities. Please check back as we will be posting updated information ferquently.

Sign Up, or Become a Sponsor today.

Coming soon, route maps, updated parade information and more.



See pictures of last year's event at http://parade2005.familymatter.com/photo_gallery.html

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Prizes from Merchants

Posted by parade leprechaun Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:30:00 GMT

Merchant sponsors are providing prizes for the following prize categories:

Prizes from Merchants
Best FloatBest Irish
Best CostumeBest in Parade Entry
Runner up Parade EntryEquine
Irish Rover (Walking entry)Auto
MusicIrish Spirit
Best Spectacle 

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Sponsorship Levels

Posted by parade leprechaun Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:24:00 GMT

Become a sponsor of the parade.

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Be Irish for the Day!

Posted by parade leprechaun Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:13:00 GMT

2006 Independence Square St. Patrick’s Day Parade Pot O’Gold for Sunshine Center

Proceeds benefit the Sunshine Center, Independence, Missouri. Their kids will get to be in the parade too.

When: March 17, 2005 –11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on the Square.

Route: Starts at Temple Parking Lot, North on Union to Maple, then Main around the old Courthouse and back on Lexington to the Temple Parking lot. The Sunshine Kids will be part of the parade weather permitting.

Sign up: Let us know who is interested. We need Walkers, Race cars, Classic cars, floats, music and fun volunteers for advance work and for parade day.

Sponsor: Become a sponsor.

For More Information:
Email the parade at parade@familymatter.com or call 816-836-4000 (Les or Kris) for more information.

Fill out entry form and mail with check to:

Sunshine Center C/O Irish 501 W. Lexington Independence, MO 64050

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