St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Announced

From Downtown St. Charles: One of the great traditions and honors of the Downtown St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade is to be its grand marshal, and this year, the Downtown St. Charles Partnership is proud to announce Shay Clarke as the parade’s grand marshal. Clarke has been heavily involved with the parade and the St. Patrick’s Parade committee wanted to honor his commitment during his long time volunteering and emceeing the event by naming him the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal. Clarke, whose emceeing skills bring delight to every parade he has been a part of, said he was completely unaware that he would be asked to be this year’s grand marshal. “What a surprise, I don’t know what to say!”

Clarke said after the DSCP staff told him he would be the grand marshal. “This parade is always done fabulously well and I love being a part of it, so being asked to be the grand marshal is truly an honor. I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.” The St. Patrick’s Parade has seen a multitude of organizers, supporters and attendees that have turned it into the local tradition for thousands of people of all ages to come line Main Street and watch St. Patrick’s Day themed entries show their St. Patrick’s Day spirit, listen to award-winning local marching bands and Celtic bands, watch elaborate and colorful floats glide down the street, pay tribute to the walking units of veterans and see all the best that St. Charles has to offer. While the DSCP and its parade committee determine the grand marshal, their decision is based on the positive impact that a particular person, group, business or organization has made in downtown St. Charles. This year is no exception. Sponsored by Gerald Auto Group, the St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Saturday, March 9 and steps off at 2 p.m. at Main and 6th Street and continues down Main Street to conclude at 4th Avenue.

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