Join us for the 2023

St Patrick's Day Parade

Saturday, March 11, 2023, 1:00 PM
Downtown Cedar Rapids

Parade Registration

Title of Parade Entry*
Details of your parade entry*
Please describe your entry. The information provided will be read by TV announcers and used by parade judges. Provide details on your Irish theme, years in the parade, participants, costumes, business information and/or family information.
What are your space requirements: (Example: 1 truck w/13ft trailer)*
Is your entry going to use: Music/Loud Sirens/PA System?*
- Yes
- No
Entry Contact Person*
Contact person for your parade entry
First Last
Email*
Mobile Phone*
We may need to call or text you
Name of Organization, Business or Family*
(type business or family name)
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Do we have permission to share your contact information with other organizations planning parades in Cedar Rapids?*
- Yes
- No
ENTRY FEE (Every Entry Must Pre-Pay)*
- Political Entry - $200
- Commercial Entry - $65
- Non-Profit/Private Entry - $30
Questions?
Email [email protected]
We are a volunteer organization. We will try to reply within 24 hours.
Please complete your registration and submit the payment online.
Parade staging information will be sent after the application is approved
Agreement to Parade Rules*
1. All entries must have an Irish theme and/or be decorated with Irish colors - get creative!! (exception for vintage vehicles)

2. No Paper handouts, stickers, fliers or balloons. All of these items create litter. Please email [email protected] if you have questions on your handouts.

3. No Alcohol consumption or display of alcohol in the staging area or on the parade route.

4. No THROWING candy or objects from vehicles. Walkers may hand out candy/objects at the curb hand to hand. Walkers MUST keep up with their entry. Please make sure ALL participants with your entry understand this.

5. Staging areas open at 11:00 AM. Someone must stay with the entry once entering staging. Do not bring your entry and leave it.

6. Participants must obey SaPaDaPaSo parade Marshals and security. Entries will receive their parade number from the parade marshals when entering the staging area. Place the number in the upper right hand corner of the vehicle or tape it to your banner. Return parade number to the designated parade marshal at the end of the parade route.

7. All entries must continue to move forward during the parade. No stopping or performing along the route or in front of the judges stand.

8. Maximum entry height is 13' (due to skywalks). Maximum width is 24'. Maximum length is 55'.

9. Each entry is allowed three motorized vehicles. NO RAGBRAI OR PARTY BUSES.

10. SaPaDaPaSo limits the parade to 100 entries. A selection process may be implemented if we receive a large number of entries. The more creative and visually appealing your entry is, the better the chance of being able to participate. All entries not accepted will receive a full refund.

11. If selected, SaPaDaPaSo will email a confirmation along with your parade number & staging information in advance. Please bring your staging sheet with you to the parade (or have it on your phone).

13. Failure to comply with the rules will result in ejection from the event and potential denial of involvement in future SaPaDaPaSo events.

14. The City of Cedar Rapids enforces a NO PARKING rule along the parade route. This is strictly enforced on parade day.
I agree to the parade rules
Signature*
Entrant agrees to READ AND OBEY all parade rules. The entrant holds harmless SaPaDaPaSo and its representatives for all liability while participating in the parade. Entrant agrees to educate all participants on the rules
Total
$0.00
Submit payment via debit/credit card*
Card Details
Cardholder Name

Join the Fun!

The 48th Annual SaPaDaPaSo St. Patrick's Day parade celebration will return to downtown Cedar Rapids!

Parade Registration opens - Monday 1/16
SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley Fundraiser - Sunday 3/5
48th St Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday 3/11

Parade ROUte

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upcoming Events

05 Mar

SaPaDaPaSo Irish Hooley Fundraiser 2023

Sunday, Veterans Memorial Building

11 Mar

SaPaDaPaSo St.Patrick's Day Parade 2023

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St Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”) is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland.

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History

It all began on August 30, 1975, when WMT Radio announcer Dick Hardiman reported that it was only 200 days to St. Patrick’s Day.

Colleen

Every year prior to the parade, SaPaDaPaSo members nominate an Irish Colleen.

Officers

We are a 100% volunteer organization also looking for more volunteers

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