THE GRAND PARADE  XXVII

MARCH 17, 2012

 

Grand Parade XXVI trophy winners...

Sing along or print out the words to
 "Wearin of the Green".

 


The GRAND PARADE is the only interstate St. Patrick's Day Parade in the USA and is viewed by tens of thousands of people along the route from Rock Island, Illinois across the Mississippi River through Davenport, Iowa.  

A Mass at St. Mary's Church, Rock Island, IL is celebrated at 10:00 am.  The parade begins at 11:30 AM at the corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St in Rock Island and winds its way west thru downtown Rock Island following 4th Ave to 20th St to 3rd Ave to 17th St to 2nd Ave to the Centennial Bridge, where it crosses  the Mississippi River to Gaines St. in Davenport and then north to 3rd St. and east on 3rd to Harrison St and then south on Harrison to conclusion at 2nd St.

John Scallyz
John Scally

BANDS: Some of the most enjoyable parts of the annual Grand Parade are the talented marching and bagpipe bands who participate to share their music with cheering spectators.  If you are part of a bagpipe or marching band and would be interested in participating in The Grand Parade, please contact us at info@stpatsqc.com.  Applications for parade entries must be received by March 2.  Request an application.
   

GRAND PARADE XXVI Trophy Winners

Best Irish Family Walking Unit:    O'Peeters Family
Best Irish Float:    Hughes Clan
Best Commercial Entry:    Applestone Homes
Most Unique Entry:    QC Parrothead Club
International Trophy - Best Non-Irish Entry:    Scottish American Society
Best School Group:     Davenport Central ROTC
Judges Trophies:    Kinney Clan
   QC Arts Festival of Trees
   Brian Boru Entourage
   Shenanigans
   Davenport Fire Department Honor Guard