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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin Dowling
Parade Director
Assistant Director of the Great American Irish Festival
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Nominations Sought for 2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal

Once again Parade organizers are asking the public to have a hand in choosing the parade's Grand Marshal.

The Grand Marshal for the March 14, 2009 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Utica will be chosen from a list of nominations submitted by the general public. Nominations are currently being sought for individuals to be considered for the 2009 Grand Marshal. After careful consideration, the Grand Marshal will be selected from the list of nominees by a committee of past Grand Marshals.

The nominee, male or female, need not be of Irish descent, but must be someone recognized by the community for their ongoing commitment and contribution to Irish causes in the Mohawk Valley Region. The letter of nomination should detail reasons why the nominee would be the proper choice for Grand Marshal. A brief background of the person and qualifications should be included. For your convenience, an application for nominations can be located at the Great American Irish Festival web site at www.gaif.us.

The deadline for nominations is December 15, 2008. The Grand Marshal will be announced to the public on January 18th, 2009 at the Great American Irish Festival Halfway to Festival Hooley, to be held at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro. The Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest in New York State. The Parade Grand Marshal will also serve as the honorary chairperson of the 2009 Great American Irish Festival.

Nominations should be sent to:

St. Patrick's Day Parade
c/o Kevin Dowling
PO Box 584
Marcy, NY 13403
Or emailed to: assistant-director@gaif.us