General Information for 2010 Parade

This year's parade theme: The Irish that Built America

2010 Parade Honorees:

 

    Grand Marshal - Frank Saul, Founder of Chevy Chase Bank, and his wife Tricia Saul

 

                    Read more about Frank and Tricia Saul here

     
 

    Gael of the Year - Robert J. Hickey, Jr,  Retired FBI and founder of the local chapter of CCE.

 

                    Read more about Robert J. Hickey Jr here

Division Marshals:

    Frank Hughes, owner of Ireland's Four Fields
 
    Bill and Lila FitzGerald, former Assistant Fire Chief, DCFD
 
    Patrick Burke, Assistant Chief of Police, MPD

Special Honorees:

    The McAullife Brothers

The Parade will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 12:00 Noon, and will proceed down Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets, N.W., in our Nation’s Capital. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the best attended parades in Washington. 

You will not have to contend with mid-week traffic and scheduling problems, since we march on Sunday.  The Parade is limited to 2 ½ hours.  The average Washington temperature in mid-March is 50-55 degrees, though we have had some blustery days. 

Grandstand tickets are available.  The grandstands are a great way to watch the parade.  They are located adjacent to the judge's reviewing stand.  This guarantees that performing groups will not just pass you by - you'll get to see them at their best, performing for the judges.  And you'll get to watch from a comfortable, elevated, vantage point with nearby restroom facilities.

Our Nation’s Capital is a beautiful place to visit and our early spring date provides you with a great opportunity to start the season in style.  Why not join us in the spring of 2010!

2010 PARADE ROUTE - Click below map for a more detailed version (will open in a new window)


General Information for Parade Participants

    Parade Policies and Rules

Information packages and emails have been sent out to all parade participants.  Please reference this information and coordinate with the person responsible for your unit.  If you still have questions, please send email to webmaster@dcstpatsparade.com

 

Parade Lineup will be

posted here when

complete

Downloadable Lineup will be

made available when complete

Places to Stay

There are a number of great hotels very near the parade route.  The following site makes it easy to find them:

Georgetown University Hotels

Direct links to make reservations at the following hotels: