IT'S ALMOST ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN RALEIGH!!!!

KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR...

THE RALEIGH ST. PATRICK'S DAY

PARADE AND FESTIVAL

MARCH 12, 2011

STARTING AT 12 NOON

http://www.raleighstpats.org/

Wearin' 'O the Green Festival

When the Parade is over the Festival Begins! The Festival is held on Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, the end of the Parade route. There will be live music and dancing. In addition, there will be a wide variety of vendor booths: Irish Organizations, Irish jewelry and other trinkets, food vendors, children's games and activities. Fun for the entire family!

March in the Parade!

Join us for the 2011 Parade: March 12
Sign-up now to be a parade participant and secure your place in the parade line-up. Groups and individuals are welcome!

Deadline is February 28, 2011

There is a small fee to participate in the parade. All high, middle and elementary schools, bands, public safety marchers, and parade sponsors and non-profit groups are exempt from paying the fee. The fee is $35.00. The parade committee is accepting registrations to participate in the parade from local organizations including bands, sports teams, cheerleaders, dance teams, cultural and ethnic groups, civic groups, non-profit groups, etc. To secure a spot in the parade line-up, please submit your information and once approved you will be directed to pay your fee via PayPal. If you prefer to mail a check you can use this Entry Form and mail it with your check for $35.

The Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Announces The 2011 Rose of Raleigh Contest

First Place $500
Second Place $250

The Rose of Raleigh is an Irish Heritage essay contest hosted by the Parade Committee and is open to young women of Irish ancestry between the ages of 17 and 23 residing in the North Carolina counties of Durham, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Orange, Wake and Wilson.

The Rose of Raleigh contest was derived from the world-renowned “Rose of Tralee International Festival” —one of Ireland’s premier festivals held in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.

All eligible young women are encouraged to apply.
For more information see the application form or contact Debbie Murphy
The application deadline is February 1, 2011