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The GRAND PARADE  XXIII

March 15th, 2008

(Map of parade route)

Parade Photo 
Click to see pictures of the Grand Parade - 2008

Click here to sing along to 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 was 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 will be celebrated at 10:00 am.  The parade will begin at 11:30 AM at the corner of 4th Ave and 23rd St in Rock Island and wind 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 Scally
     John Scally

Applications for Grand Parade XXIV are available through the Parade Chairman, John Scally, St Patrick Society, PO Box 4487, Davenport, IA 52808 -  or call 309-788-2341.  Applications need to be received by March 1, 2009.
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BANDS: One of the most enjoyable parts of the annual Grand Parade is 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 or via voice mail 563-324-5000

The Trophy Winners for the Grand Parade XXIII - 2008

  • Best Irish Family Walking Unit - -The Hughes Family

  • Best Commercial Entry - - - - - - -New Frontier Barbershop

  • Best Irish Float - - - - - - - - - - - - -Kinney Clan

  • Most Unique - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Quad City Parrothead Club

  • Best International - - - - - - - - - - - Center for Belgian Culture

  • Best School Group - - - - - - - - - - Davenport North High School MCJROTC

  • Five Judge Trophies - - -- - - - - - - Blackhawk Pipes and Drums
                                                          Adrienne Reynolds Family
                                                          Duax McAleer Family
                                                          Four Kingdoms Renaissance Festival
                                                          St. Mary's Parish