Dear Friends:
On Friday, March 15, 2019 the GBSPDC will be hosting its 37th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. We are honored to be led by our 2019 Grand Marshal Peter Carroll. The marchers will travel through downtown Bridgeport, beginning at Harbor Yard, continuing up Broad Street to Fairfield Avenue and return to Harbor Yard via Main Street.
Our Parade Journal will be distributed on Saint Patrick’s Day during the pre and post parade celebrations at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. The committee has planned an array of exciting events to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Please join us in downtown Bridgeport on Friday, March 15, 2019.
8:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral
9:30 a.m. Flag raising at City Hall
10:00 a.m. *Grand Marshal’s Breakfast, Grand Ballroom, Bridgeport Holiday Inn $25 Adults and $15 for children
12:00 p.m. Parade Kick-off with Grand Marshal Peter Carroll at the Webster Bank Arena. Travels down Broad Street to Fairfield Avenue to Main Street and ends by the Barnum Museum
1:30 p.m. *Post Parade Luncheon – Corned Beef & Cabbage $30 Adults and $17 for Children Grand Ballroom, Bridgeport Holiday Inn
*Reservation and payment available: stpatricksdaybridgeport.com
We look forward to seeing you at our 37th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration.
Best regards,
John Brannelly
2019 GBSPDC Chair
jbrannelly@aol.com
PS For your convenience, click here to view the 2019 Parade Sponsorship Information (PDF). The deadline is February 12, 2019. Complete instructions and specifications are on the form. Please note, all ads are tax deductible.
Our committee would appreciate your consideration of renewing or placing your advertisement, tribute, or memorial in the Journal.
