We're very happy to announce that Tiagos Bar located on 211 State Street is now participating in the Dine Out on the Parade Route gift certificate program. Taigos just opened last month and they're already getting the St. Patrick's Day fever. Welcome to the parade Tiagos!

Congratulations to the 2010 Mr. and Miss Shamrock Scholarship winners.

Miss Shamrock - Nora O'Sullivan
Miss Shamrock Runner Up - Megan Glynn

Mr. Shamrock - Andrew Burns
Mr. Shamrock Runner Up - John Burnett

Join the parade committee and fellow Irishmen to celebrate a day of Irish heritage and culture.

8:00 a.m. – Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral
9:15 a.m. – Flag raising at City Hall with The Honorable Bill Finch, Mayor of Bridgeport
10:00 a.m. – Grand Marshal’s Breakfast*, Grand Ballroom, Bridgeport Holiday Inn
11:00 a.m. - Line up at Harbor Yard
12:00 p.m. – Parade Kick-Off with 2010 Grand Marshal, Robert O’Keefe
1:00 p.m. – Grand Marshal’s Luncheon & Awards Ceremony*, Grand Ballroom, Bridgeport Holiday Inn

*Advance ticket sales only-No Reserved Seating. Contact Mary Anne Doonan @ 203 377 4586 and Nancy Lovely @ 203 268 9657

In 2009, Bob’s consistent generosity was recognized by the Archdiocese of Hartford as they awarded him their St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, given to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to a Catholic school in the Archdiocese. Because of his indefatigable spirit and commitment to the community, we are honored to have Bob O’Keefe as Grand Marshal 2010.