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Lá Fhéile PádraigSona Daoibh

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all

Mystic Irish Parade FoundationSection 501 (c) (3)Post Office Box 505Mystic, CT 06355-0505Telephone: 860-608-4883www.mysticirishparade.org

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Current Board members at the 2015 Naturally Irish DinnerLeft to right: Frank DelCampo, Neil Ryan, Kevin Power, Maggie Henderson,Christine Cooney, Laura Capshaw, Leo Roche, Tom Taber, Stephen O’Rourkeand Matt Forde. Not Pictured: Jeff Bresnahan. Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography

In celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day and the Mystic Irish Parade inyear twelve, thank you for joining us this parade day, wherein theIrish heritage we shall delve!

Welcome ALL to the 12th Annual Mystic Irish Parade in downtown Mystic!

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation has reveled in Irish spirit all monthlong in preparation of the annual parade day! Over a decade ago, a fewof friends joined together to celebrate their Celtic heritage. In an effortto continue their good spirit and cultural traditions with their belovedcommunity, they decided to start planning what is now the most renownedparade in Eastern CT!

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation continues to celebrate each year asan 100% volunteer driven organization, supported by team membersdedicated to promoting Irish heritage and organizing a spectacular paradefor the community! The MIPF is a registered 501c3 nonprofit and alldonations are tax deductible.

Each year, a sliver of Ireland is brought to the small town of Mystic,Connecticut and friends & family from near and far celebrate together insupport of the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation! This organization iscomposed of an outstanding team of local residents, business leadersand community volunteers. The dedicated team plans, executes anddelivers an unforgettable Mystic Irish Parade that has transformed intoMystic’s largest single day celebration!

Kicking off at 1:00 pm, the parade, extending from the Mystic SeaportMuseum to the Mystic Art Association, Grand Marshal Sandy McGuganwill lead 2,000 local community members while they march alongsidecreatively designed floats and dance to the Celtic music echoingthroughout the village while over 30,000 supporters cheer and celebratethe day!

The 2015 Mystic Irish Parade will be host to outstanding pipe bands,more than any other parade in the state, as well as fife & drum units andhigh school area marching bands! Better yet, the 2015 SuperbowlChampion New England Patriot Cheerleading Squad and their mascot,Pat Patriot himself, will be marching this year!

The Connecticut Ghost Busters and a few other specialty floats will bethere as well! And where else can you go to see live, high flying acrobaticsin the middle of a parade? Flippenout and their extreme entertainmentwill make this year’s parade the best yet!

The parade, funded by proceeds from events, the generosity of local businesssponsorships and individual sale of raffle tickets, is an annual celebrationthat has become a community wide cultural tradition. Surplus funds fromthe Mystic Irish Parade are donated to local charities in the area.

A special thank you to our sponsors, for without them, the Mystic IrishParade would not have grown into the community celebration that it istoday. We ask that the Southeastern CT community please help us returnthe favor by supporting our sponsors and shopping local. Our majorsponsors include Levine Distributing Company (Budweiser), The Day,F&F Distributors (Guinness), Full Power Radio (Jammin 107.7, WBMW106.5) Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications (97.7 WCTY, 100.9ROXY FM)

After a fantastic parade, the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation committeeand supporting community will celebrate at the Awards Party & RaffleDrawing a week later, Sunday March 29th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Harp &Hound in downtown Mystic. This grand celebration will wrap up anotherparade, recognize the award winning participants, and send one luckywinner to Ireland! (Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Harp & Hound,Taber Inne, Irish Eyes in Old Mystic Village and the Wireless Zone inGroton for $5 per ticket.)

Thank you for joining us at the 12th Annual Mystic Irish Parade!Enjoy the festivities and cheers to future parades to come!

Neil RyanVice President, Mystic Irish Parade Foundationwww.mysticirishparade.orgFollow us on Facebook!

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2015 Grand Marshal Sandy McGuganAcademy Point at Mystic

Advanced Improvements LLCAncient Mariners Connecticut Fife and Drum CorpsAncient Order of Hibernians/ John P. Holland Div.

Boy Scout Troop 76Buon Appetitio and A Beautiful Co.

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern ConnecticutCircus-Steph

City of Bridgeport Police Department Honor GuardConnecticut GhostbustersConnecticut State Police

Connecticut State Police Emerald SocietyCT Animal House Inc.

David CornellDeep River Drum Corps

Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum Corp, IncDime Bank

Domino's PizzaDunkin' Donuts c/o Big Fish Promotions

F&F Distributors, Inc.Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Mystic

Free Men of the SeaFriends of the Mystic & Noank Library

Full Power RadioGeico

Girl Scout BrownieTroop 940Girl Scout Troop 63100

Girl Scouts of CTGreater New Haven Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee

Hall CommunicationsHugo Simonelli VFW

Hummingbird Hollow Interscholastic Equestrian Assoc. (IEA)Irish Setter Club of Central Connecticut

Irish Wolfhound Association of New EnglandIrish Coastal Club

Knights of Columbus Council #1943Lawrence and Memorial Hospital

Ledyard Fire CompanyLiberty Fife and Drum Corps

Manchester Regional Police & Fire Pipe BandMiddletown Police Benefit Assoc. Bag Pipe BandMilford Volunteers Ancient Fife and Drum Corps

Mohegan District Boy Scouts & Cub ScoutsMontessori Discovery School - Norwich CT

Montville Youth Football LeagueMystic AquariumMystic Fire Dept

Mystic Flag CommitteeMystic Highland Pipe Band

Mystic Women's ClubMystic YMCA

New England Science & SailingNew Haven County FirefighetersEmerald Society Pipes & Drums

New Haven Police Emerald SocietyNew London County Rugby Club

New London Firefighters Pipes and DrumsNew London High School NJROTC

Newport (Rhode Island) Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipes andDrums Band

North Stonington Fair QueenNorth Stonington Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

Nutmeg Volunteer Junior Ancient Fife and Drum CorpsPolice Pipes and Drums of Waterbury, CT

Quiambaug Fire CompanyRAISE Homeschool Group

Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe Band

2015 Participants:Ryans Pub

Sacred Heart SchoolSailing Masters of 1812

Saint Mary School Fife and Drum CorpsShoreline Roller Derby, Incorporated

Sphinx Cycle UnitSphinx Shrine Funsters

SPHINX SHRINERS MOTOR PATROLSpirited Soles Irish Dance Academy

St Patricks Pipe BandSt. Michael School

St. Patrick Church, Mystic, CTStoneRidge Senior Living Community

Stonington Borough Fire Dept.Stonington High School Band

Stonington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, IncStonington Youth Football & Cheer

SU4C/Mystic Blues Festival/Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association

Teen American Nation 2015The Junior Colonials Fife and Drum Corps of Westbrook

The Mystic BoathouseThe Mystic River Press

The ResidentThomas Townsend Custom Marine Woodworking LLC.

Tony Lepore The Dancing COPUconnPolice Department

Union Baptist ChurchUSA Ambassador Pageant

USA National MissWBLQ AM 1230 and 96.7 The Buzz

Westerly Fire DepartmentWesterly Firefighters Handtub Association

Westerly High School Band

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Past Grand MarshalsPast Grand MarshalsPast Grand MarshalsPast Grand MarshalsPast Grand Marshals

2006 Grand MarshalMaggie Taber

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2008 Grand MarshalJohn Hewes

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2007 Grand MarshalJohn Kelley

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2005 Grand MarshalJames O’Boyle

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2004 Grand MarshalJohn Lowe

2009 Grand MarshalEdward Murphy

2010 Grand MarshalJessica Morrissey

2011 Grand MarshalElizabeth Connors

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2012 Grand Marshal

Joyce Olson ResnikoffPhoto: Larry St. Pierre Photography

2013 Grand Marshal

Michael CrowleyPhoto: Larry St. Pierre Photography

2014 Grand Marshal

Tony SheridanPhoto: Larry St. Pierre Photography

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As the Irish say, “May your home always betoo small to hold all of your friends!” The closeknit community of Eastern CT fills the streetsof Mystic with friends and family incelebration of the one and only annual MysticIrish Parade, one of Connecticut’s mostrenowned Celtic cultural events! As a keystonein family entertainment and an event for allages, the Mystic Irish Parade Foundationcelebrates a successful twelve years and lookforward to many more to come!

In special commemoration of year twelve, theMystic Irish Parade Foundation is honored tohave Sandy McGugan, owner of GwenmorMarina and longtime resident of Mystic, serveas the Grand Marshal of for the 2015 MysticIrish Parade! This honor is bestowed to anoutstanding member of Eastern Connecticutwho dedicates time and energy into givingback to the local community each day.

Sandy McGugan, formally announced as theGrand Marshal of the Mystic Irish Parade onJanuary 18th, 2014, has resided in the beautifultown of Mystic for a lifetime. His grandfatherjourneyed to North America from Irelandwhen he was 17 years old and settled down inNew London, CT. His mother frequently jokedabout coming over on the Mayflower, butresearch by McGugan’s daughter later provedthat some of his family did in fact travel onthe infamous ship. His mother, GwendolynMorgan, went to college in CT and was ateacher at the Butler School in Groton, CT.

McGugan is a Stonington High School alumniand later served his country in the UnitedStates Army. After his service, his worked withhis father, who was a marine contractor inMystic. The company, named after his mother,is Gwenmor Marine Contracting andGwenmor Marina, which is currently managed

and operated by McGugan’s three sons,Christian, Andy and Keith (who was born onSt. Patrick’s Day!).

In addition to his three sons, Sandy McGuganand his wife Marguerite, have five daughterswho all currently reside in the Mystic area.The McGugan’s are proud parents, andgrandparents of 41 grandchildren as well.“You can say our house gets pretty crazyduring Christmas!”

McGugan is a dedicated family man andcommunity leader. He is passionate aboutsupporting local sports, fitness and healthinitiatives including the athletic departmentsof schools as well as the Mystic YMCA.“Because of the kids, who played a sport, Ibecame invested in the athletic community.My daughter, Vianna, was the first person towin the CT State Championship as both aplayer and again as the coach for girl’s

2015 Grand Marshal:

Sandy McGugan

The McGugan Clan at our annual dinner, way too many to mention. Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography.

basketball for Stonington High School. Sportspromote dedication, teamwork and passion.”

“I’m truly honored to be the 2015 GrandMarshal of the Mystic Irish Parade. I amhumbled that they chose me to do this.Hopefully whatever I have to do in this role,I’ll do right,” says McGugan. His love ofMystic and commitment to family andcommunity is inspiring and the Mystic IrishParade Foundation is honored to have himserve as the 2015 Grand Marshal!

“I’ve known the McGugan family for overtwenty years. Sandy has been a pillar of theGreater Mystic community and I’m honoredthat he’s been chosen for this year” says NeilRyan, Vice President of the Mystic IrishParade Foundation. A sincere thank you to Mr.Sandy McGugan for serving as the GrandMarshal and supporting this year’s MysticIrish Parade!

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Jeff BresnahanVolunteer Director

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Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of Directors

Neil RyanVice President

Leo RochePresident

Christine CooneySpecial Events Coordinator

Tom TaberVice President

Kevin PowerTreasurer

Frank Del CampoVice President

Matt FordeParade Director

Stephen O’RourkeHeadline Coordinator

Laura CapshawSecretary

Maggie HendersonVolunteer Coordinator

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Happy 12th Anniversary to theMystic Irish Parade Foundation!

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Before and AfterPlease support our sponsors at these fine eating and drinking establishments.

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Ancient Mariner - Main St.Angies Pizza - Rt. 1 MysticAnthony J’s - Holmes St.

AZU - Main St.Black Sheep - Niantic

Buon AppetitoRt. 2 North Stonington

The Mystic Boathouse8 Coogan Blvd.

Bravo Bravo - Main St.The Brazen Hen - Westerly

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Visit the Shops atolde Mystic village

Café 511 - Main St.Captain Daniel Packer Inne - Water St.

Catch This – Olde Mistick VillageDomino’s - Rt. 27

Dunkin Donuts - Rt. 27 & Rt. 1Engine Room - Holmes St.

Go Fish - Old Mystick VillageHarbour House - Williams Ave.Harp and Hound Pub - Pearl St.

John’s Cafe - Cottrell St.Mohegan Sun - Uncasville

Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream

Main StreetMystic Pizza - Main St.

Mystic Soup - Williams Ave.Oyster club - Water St.

Pier 27 Lounge - Rt. 1 MysticPizzetta - Rt. 215

Red 36 - Washington St.Ryan’s Pub - Rt. 1 Groton

S&P Oyster Co. - 1 Holmes St.Steak Loft - Olde Mistick Village

Voodoo Grill - Rt. 215

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Black SheepBob Valenti Auto Mall

Chelsea Groton - VolunteersCumulus Media - Q105, The Wolf

Eastern Chamber of CommerceFitch High School Boys Soccer Team

George Tazzini PhotographerGreater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

Groton Parks and RecJammin 107.7 and 106.5 WBMW

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation would like to thankthe following individuals and organizations for

helping us make this years parade a grand success!Russ Kramer - Marine ArtistLarry St Pierre Photography

M.H. LyonMeagan Seacor

Mystic Fire DepartmentMystic Irish Parade Foundation Volunteers

Mystic Little LeagueMystic Seaport

Quinn & Hary Marketing

The ResidentRichard White and Sons

State of CT Dept. of TransportationTaber Inne and Suites

Town of GrotonTown of Stonington

United States Coast Guard AcademyUnited States Coast Guard Cadets

Wireless Zone - Groton & New LondonWNLC The Sound and Kool 101

Friends SponsorsMJ Sauchuk Inc • Café 511 • Kevin Barry • Jean Martin

Waterford Hotel Group Charitable Foundation

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MysticSt. Patrick’sParade RouteBegin at South Parking Lotof Mystic Seaport.Left (South) onGreenmanville Rd (SR-27)Right on Willow StreetLeft on Broadway.Right on East Main St (SR-1)Across BridgeLeft on Water St (SR-215)End at Groton Police sub-station(Mystic Arts Center)

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ParkingParkingParkingParkingParkingDowntown parking can be found at the Mystic Arts Center Parking lot, 9 Water Street, this is were the parade ends and is signified by thestar on the map above. Lots of additional smaller parking lots can be found along the parade route or on the many side streets along theroute, please reference the map above for locations of side streets. Parking is also plentiful in the Olde Mystic Village parking lothowever it is a mile walk from there to the parade route.

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Support the Parade andBuy a Raffle ticket today!

Grand Prize - A trip for two to Ireland($1,500 total of prize to be awarded)

2nd Prize - Gift Certificate worth $400redeemable at the Taber Inn

3rd Prize - A Gift Certificate worth $100redeemable at The Harp & Hound Pub, Inc.

Tickets can be purchased at Harp and Hound,Wireless Zone Groton, Irish Eyes in Olde MysticVillage and Daniel Packer Innand on parade day.

Come to the drawing to be heldSunday, March 29th 2015 • 4:00 pm

Harp & Hound Pub • 4 Pearl St, Mystic

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Come early, Free Food,Drink Specials, Door Prizes.Raffle tickets $5 each, ticket

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