City of Gaithersburg Partners with RIO Washingtonian To Host St. Patrick's Day Parade

From The City of Gaithersburg: The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with RIO Washingtonian Center, will host the 17th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The parade meanders down Grand Corner Avenue at RIO, located near I-370 and Washingtonian Boulevard. Grand Marshals this year will be parade founders John Barry and Ed Duffy. Following the parade there will be live entertainment on the lakefront plaza until 1 p.m.

Community groups and other organizations are invited to march. This is a great way to be involved in the community and to get your group noticed. Past participants have included Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, equestrian units, service organizations, and more.

Please note that participation in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade by groups or organizations other than City of Gaithersburg officials, departments or committees does not constitute City of Gaithersburg endorsement.

A participant application form is available on the City’s website. If you are interested in participating at the parade as a vendor, please e-mail Laurie Yankowski at lyankowski@petersoncos.com.

For more information contact the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture at 301-258-6350.

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