Virtual Parade Submissions

2021 Parade will be a virtual experience.

If you would like to submit a video clip for consideration, email it to johnbrannellyjr@gmail.com via Google Drive by 2/28/21.

For Pipe Bands

PIPE BANDS CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2021 WITH US

As you know, the continued spread of Covid 19 remains in our state forcing us to ban all parades. But in Bridgeport, we want to celebrate the High Holy Days of St. Patrick in the safest format we know.  Two of our board members came up with a brilliant idea…have a virtual bagpipe band competition.  The time is short so get out your cellphones and submit an entry!

• The deadline for submission of your bands’ video is by midnight on February 28, 2021.
  
• Videos must be a maximum of five minutes in length or entry will be disqualified.  EMAIL: your video entry through Google Drive to JohnBrannellyJr@gmail.com
  
• Entry will be judged on the basis of deportment, quality of music, and artistic style.
  
• Competition open to Connecticut based bagpipe bands only.
  
• ONE video entry per band.
• Any production costs that may be incurred by your bands’ video entry are entirely the entrant’s responsibility.
• By entering your video into this competition you grant the Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Committee, Inc. the right to use your video without compensation. Your video may be shown on local TV stations.
  
• Your video will be reviewed by a panel of judges with the following prizes:
  • Grand Prize:  $1,500
    
  • First Runner Up:  $750
    
  • If more than five bands enter,  Second Runner Up prize of $500  will be added.
    
• Along with your video, please provide a brief history of your band including numbers of members, when you were formed, band manager,  contact number, and mailing address.
  
• Winning entries will be notified by email/phone on or about: March 17, 2021
  

Any questions…contact: Ann Marie Curtin at 203-366-7187