General Information for 2008 Parade
The Grand Marshall for the 2008 Parade is Mark H. Tuohey, former Commissioner of Sports and Entertainment of the District of Columbia.
The Gael of the year is Anne Burns, recently retired Special Asst at the Embassy of Ireland.
The Division Marshals are Cecelia Farley, Isabelle Gallagher and Alice Johnson.
This year's parade theme: A History of Strength
The Parade will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 12:00 Noon, and will proceed down Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets, N.W., in our Nation’s Capital. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the best attended parades in Washington.
You will not have to contend with mid-week traffic and scheduling problems, since we march on Sunday. The Parade is limited to 2 ½ hours. The average Washington temperature in mid-March is 50-55 degrees, though we have had some blustery days.
Grandstand tickets are available. The grandstands are a great way to watch the parade. They are located adjacent to the judge's reviewing stand. This guarantees that performing groups will not just pass you by - you'll get to see them at their best, performing for the judges. And you'll get to watch from a comfortable, elevated, vantage point with nearby restroom facilities.
Our Nation’s Capital is a beautiful place to visit and our early spring date provides you with a great opportunity to start the season in style. Why not join us in the spring of 2008!
2008 PARADE ROUTE - Click below map for a more detailed version (will open in a new window)
General Information for Parade Participants
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Parade Lineup will be posted here when complete |
Downloadable Lineup will be made available when complete |
Places to Stay
There are a number of great hotels very near the parade route. The following site makes it easy to find them:
Direct links to make reservations at the following hotels:
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