The Official Site of the

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Bay City, Michigan

The 54th St. Patrick's Day Parade will be March 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.  The parade starts at Center and Park Avenues and disbands at Center and Water Streets. Marching bands, pipe bands, and floats will march down the street led by the 2008 Parade Marshal, Mrs. Kathi Newsham.

This is an opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day together. Come and join us! Be sure to dress warmly! We hope you and yours have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Download a parade entry application by clicking here, or by calling Rose McEachern at (989) 684-7980.

St. Patrick’s Day Queen Tea:  January 30, 2008 – Wednesday

Irish Lassies interested in participating in the St. Patrick’s Day Queen Pageant are invited to attend our tea and get more information about being in the pageant.  Contact Kelly at 989-686-4069 for location and time. 

St. Patrick's Day Queen Pageant: March 2, 2008 - Sunday
Irish lassies competing for the title of Queen and Court are judged for poise and oral presentation. An evening gown presentation completes the pageant. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at the door or by contacting Kelly at 989-686-4069. Location: State Theatre @ 913 Washington Ave in Bay City.  Time: 3:00 p.m.

Queen Pageant Afterglow:  March 2, 2008 – Sunday

Please join parade members, the 2008 Queen and Court, and pageant contestants immediately following the pageant for refreshments and fun at the American Legion at 700 Adams Street, Bay City.  Time:  approx. 6 p.m.

Mass on March 8, 2008 – Saturday

Please join our Parade Marshal, Mrs. Kathi Newsham, our 2008 Queens Court and association members at Mass honoring St. Patrick. Location: St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, 607 E South Union Street, Bay City.  Time:  4 p.m.  

George Walsh Irish Ball: March 15, 2008 – Saturday

There will be dinner, music and dancing. Come and enjoy a great, relaxing evening with friends. Tickets are only $30.00 per person and can be purchased by calling (989) 892-0835. Only 300 tickets are available.  Cocktails are at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 6:45 p.m. DJ and dancing is from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.  Location: The Grand Banquet & Conference Center, 660 West Hampton, Essexville, MI.

Flag Raising Ceremony:  March 16, 2008 – Sunday

Location: Bay County Building, 515 Center Avenue, Bay City   Time: 10 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade:  March 16, 2008 – Sunday

Location Center Avenue, Downtown Bay City          Time 2:00 p.m.

Questions?  Contact us by clicking here