FLOAT INFORMATION

Lineup!

Order Company
1 Navy Band
2 Sea Cadet League
3 Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums
4 Mayor & Council & Employees City of Annapolis
5 Honorary Grand Marshal Michael Hughes
6 Naval Academy Primary and Secondary
7 Office of County Executive Steuart Pittman
8 MAD Soaps Inc
10 Grand Marshal Dave Aland
11 Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Annapolis
12 Mid Atlantic Deck and Fence Co.
13 gotugo
14 Chaney Enterprises
15 MOORE STONE LLC
15A Naval Bagels
15B Kelly Electric
16 Kelly Insurance and Investments
17 Smartlink
18 Driven Private Transportation
19 O’Grady Quinlan Academy of Irish Dance
20 Eastport Volunteer Fire Company
21 Montgomery County Police (Shields of Montgomery)  Bagpipes
22 Annapolis Elementary PTA
23 GRB Services
24 Stan and Joe’s Saloon: Grand Marshal Joe McGovern
24a Werrlein Companies  (We’re NOT Handsome Band)
25 Pit Boys
26 Honorary Grand Marshal Meg Gardner
27 Hyatt Commercial
28 X-Golf Annapolis
29 Acme Bar  & Grill
30 Herald Harbor HideAway
31 Massachusetts State Police Pipes and Drums
32 Prince George’s County Firefighters
33 Pirates Cove
34 Galway Bay
35 Chesapeake Irish Dance
36 Pirate Adventures
37 First Reserve Financial Services
38 Spring Arbor at Severna Park
39 Bay Country Painters
40 Friendly Daughters of Saint Patrick of Maryland
41 The Society of Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Baltimore
42 Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club
43 Hunt School of Irish Dance
44 Truckin 4 Troops
45 Annapolis Terps Alumni Network
46 St Margarets Pony Club
47 St. Mary’s Parish & Schools
48 Illusions Baton Twirling Club
49 DCFD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
50 Fence & Deck Connection
51 Gold Star Mothers Maryland Chapter, Inc.
52 The Blue Ribbon Project
53 Warrior Events
53A Annapolis Sons of the Signers
54 GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis
55 Prestige Yacht Management
56 Cub Scout Pack 366- Scouting America
57 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
58 Maryland State Firefighter’s Association
59 Mid Atlantic Italian Greyhound Rescue
60 Maple OCallaghan Academy of Irish Dance
61 Cub Scout Pack 855
62 Cub Scout Pack 0153
63 Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
64 Anne Arundel Firefighters Emerald Society
65 Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
66 Annapolis Junior Rowing
67 Maritime Republic of Eastport
68 The Scouts of the Davidsonville Area
69 The Greene Turtle
70 The Fire brigade pipes and drums of Greater Baltimore
71 Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities Honor Guard
72 Anne Arundel County Fire Department
73 St. John the Evangelist School
74 Morgan Legacy
75 Annapolis Irish Rowing
76 Next Step Realty
77 Diageo Beer Company
78 ABC Events and the Annapolis Irish Festival
79 RISE Fitness and Kickboxing
80 Maryland Lacrosse League
81 Environmental Quality Resources, LLC
82 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
83 Naptown Sings and Plays!
84 Wimbish Masonry
85 Cypress Glen Outdoor
86 MacMillan United Pipe Bands
87 Labbe Family Orthodontics
88 Haul-Out
89 Oasis Landscape Group
90 Class Act Performing Arts
91 JPEB Associates
92 Bay Paddle
93 Countryside Lawn & Landscape
94 Annapolis Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 1926
95 Potomac Custom Remodeling
96 AACPS and AHS
97 Chesapeake Baysox
98 US Army
99 Mrs Roper Brigade
100 United States Coast Guard
101 Lasting Tributes
102 The Krewe Of The Clauddaugh

PARTICIPATION RULES

Rules: This is an Irish Parade. No political candidates. Note: We will accept sitting politicians per routine.

  • There will be no piggybacking off of other participants. If two organizations are in the same float, that is two entries. Please provide separate entry forms. If you would like to sponsor a non-profit with your company or be in their float, please do.
  • We will have three sections of the Parade for purchase. First 1/3 will be sponsors and premium purchase ($1,000), second third, upgraded purchase ($750) and third 1/3 will be standard pricing ($500).
  • All units MUST BE pre-registered. Walk-up units will NOT be permitted to participate.
  • All Floats MUST have proper restraints for children and adults. This will be STRICTLY enforced by the Marshals and Law Enforcement. This is for your own safety.
  • Only sitting local politicians are allowed in the parade. No politicians are allowed to campaign. No campaign posters or voting requests!
  • All entries must be in good taste, suitable for a family event, and show respect to other parade participants. Units must decorate their floats or entrants in St. Patrick’s Day fashion. I.e. Green is good.
  • Signs carried or on other items or persons must be specifically related to Irish Heritage, Irish Themes, or Public Safety.
  • Car clubs are prohibited.
  • All entries must keep moving and in line of march at all times. No exceptions. Units cannot stop along the parade route at any time or for any reason.
  • No items may be thrown from parade units. If you wish to hand out items, they must be approved in advance by contacting John O’Leary @ joleary@naptownevents.com.
  • Horses and dog units must clean up after the animals as the parade progresses.
  • No alcoholic or other intoxicating beverages or controlled substances may be consumed, carried, or possessed by parade participants during the event.

FLOAT RENTALS

Consider upping your game and renting a professionally decorated & operated logo-ready float from Cline Floats. Irish-themed floats are available.