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2. Mystic Irish Parade Foundation

Mystic Irish Parade Foundation 3.

Lá Fhéile PádraigSona Daoibh

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all

MYSTIC IRISH PARADE FOUNDATIONSection 501 (c) (3)Post Office Box 505 • Mystic, CT 06355-0505860-608-4883 • www.mysticirishparade.org

Program Guide Produced By Quinn & Hary Marketing860-444-0448 • quinnandhary.com

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’Rourke and Matt Forde. Not Pictured: Jeff Bresnahan.Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography

In celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day and the MysticIrish Parade in year thirteen, thank you for joining usthis parade day, with Irish spirit and tons of green!

Welcome ALL to the 13th Annual Mystic Irish Parade indowntown Mystic!

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation has reveled in Irishspirit all month long in preparation of the annual paradeday! Over a decade ago, a few of friends joined together tocelebrate their Celtic heritage. In an effort to continue theirgood spirit and cultural traditions with their belovedcommunity, they decided to start planning what is now themost renowned parade in Eastern CT and one of the bestin the state!

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation continues to celebrateeach year as an 100% volunteer driven organization,supported by team members dedicated to promoting Irishheritage and organizing a spectacular parade for thecommunity! The MIPF is a registered 501c3 nonprofit andall donations are tax deductible.

Each year, a sliver of Ireland is brought to the small townof Mystic, Connecticut and friends & family from near andfar celebrate together in support of the Mystic Irish ParadeFoundation! This organization is composed of anoutstanding team of local residents, business leaders andcommunity volunteers. The dedicated team plans, executesand delivers an unforgettable Mystic Irish Parade that hastransformed into Mystic’s largest single day celebration!

Kicking off at 1:00 pm, the parade, extending from theMystic Seaport Museum to the Mystic Art Association,Grand Marshal Father Tom Hoar of Ender’s Island willlead 2,200 local community members while they marchalongside creatively designed floats and dance to the Celticmusic echoing throughout the village while over 32,000supporters cheer and celebrate the day!

The 2016 Mystic Irish Parade will be host to outstandingpipe bands, more than any other parade in the state, aswell as fife & drum units and high school area marchingbands! Better yet, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are back! TheRed Hot Chilli Pipers are the most famous bagpipe bandinternationally, with an ensemble of pipers, guitarists,keyboards and drummers. With groundbreaking fusion oftraditional Irish music and rock anthems, they are sure tomake this year’s parade the best yet!

The parade, funded by proceeds from events, the generosityof local business sponsorships and individual sale of raffletickets, is an annual celebration that has become acommunity wide cultural tradition. Surplus funds from theMystic Irish Parade are donated to local charities in thearea. A sincere thank you to the parade’s sponsors,volunteers, and most importantly…

Thank YOU for joining us at the 13th AnnualMystic Irish Parade! It is YOU, family & friends,that make this parade possible! Enjoy the festivitiesand cheers to future parades to come!

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

Stonington Vol Ambulance Corp, IncQuiambaug Fire Company

St. Patrick ChurchUnion Baptist Church

Knights of Columbus Council #1943Academy Point at MysticSailing Masters of 1812

Stonington High School BandShoreline Roller Derby

Connecticut State PoliceBuon Appetito Ristorante

Sheeaun Academy of Irish DanceNorth Stonington Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

Boy Scouts of America - Mohegan DistrictNew England Science & Sailing Foundation

Ocean Community YMCA- MysticNew London County Rugby

Full Power RadioCT Animal House Inc.

Nutmeg Fife & Drum CorpsLiberty Fife & Drum Corps

Irish Setter Club of Central ConnecticutFriends of the Mystic & Noank Library

Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet SchoolConnecticut State Police Emerald SocietyGirl Scouts of Connecticut Lighthouse unit

Greater New HavenSt. Patrick's Day Parade Committee

Manchester Regional Police & Fire Pipe BandWesterly Hand Tub Association

Cyclone Steam Fire Engine Co. #2 Westerly Fire Dept.Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine Co. #1

Westerly Fire Dept.New London Firefighters Pipes and Drums

Sacred Heart SchoolNew London High School NJROTC

Mystic Flag CommitteeSoutheastern Connecticut Homeschoolers

Free Men of the SeaNew Haven Police Emerald Society

Horses Healing Humans, IncWebster Hose Hook & Ladder Co 3

Hugo A. Simonelli VFW Post #3263, MysticDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Coogan

Farm Nature & Heritage CenterAncient Order of Hibernians John P. Holland Division

CT Animal House, IncSphinx Shrine Temple Funsters

Mystic AquariumStoneRidge Senior Living Community

Dunkin' DonutsIrish Wolfhound Association of New EnglandTony Lepore The Rhode Island Dancing Cop

Sails Up 4 CancerNew London Currach Rowers

Bridgeport Police Honor GuardUCONN Police Department

Rhode Island Highlanders Pipe BandIrish Heritage Society Of Milford

Deep River Junior Ancient Fife & Drum CorpMontessori Discovery School

Circus StephSphinx Shriners Motot Patrol

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT/YoungProfessionals of Eastern CT

Advanced ImprovementsWesterly High School Marching Band

1916 Commemorative CommitteIrish Coastal Club

Stonington Borough Fire Dept.Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy

2016 Participants:Noank fire department

Milford Volunteers Ancient Fife and Drum CorpsDeep River Drum Corps

Middletown Police Benefit Ass (MPBA) Bag Pipe BandMystic Highland Pipe Band

Mystic Woman's ClubInternational Junior Miss ConnecticutKentish Guards Fife & Drum Corps

USA Ambassador teen and NAM teenGirl Scout Brownie & Junior Troop 819 and 940Junior Colonial Fife & Drum Corps of Westrook

Ancient Mariners Connecticut Fife and Drum CorpsNational American Miss

Newport Ancient Order of HiberniansPipes and Drum Band

New Haven County Firefighters Emerald SocietyPipes & Drums

Saint Mary School Fife and Drum CorpsMystic River Mudhead Sailing Association

Police Pipes & Drums of WaterburySailing Masters of 1812

Mystic Fire DeptInterdistrict School for Arts & Communication, ISAAC

Shine A Light On HeroinFred Astaire Dance Studios in Mystic

Ryans PubFalse Alarmers, Sphinx Shriners, Newington CT

Stonington Cub ScoutsGuiness FnF

Mystic SeaportFitch HS Robotics Team, Aluminum, Falcon Robotics

FRC Team 2168Dime Bank

Hall CommunicationsSt Patricks Pipe Band

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital


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Past Grand Marshals

2006 Grand MarshalMaggie Taber

Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography

2008 Grand MarshalJohn Hewes


2007 Grand MarshalJohn Kelley


2005 Grand MarshalJames O’Boyle


2004 Grand MarshalJohn Lowe

2009 Grand MarshalEdward Murphy

2010 Grand MarshalJessica Morrissey

2011 Grand MarshalElizabeth Connors

Martinelli

2012 Grand MarshalJoyce OlsonResnikoff


2013 Grand Marshal

Michael CrowleyPhoto: Larry St. Pierre Photography

2014 Grand Marshal

Tony SheridanPhoto: Larry St. Pierre Photography

2015 Grand Marshal

Sandy McGuganPhoto: Larry St. Pierre Photography


In special commemoration of the 13th year,the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation ishonored to have Father Tom Hoar,President of the St. Edmund’s Retreat atEnders Island off of Masons Island inMystic, serve as the Grand Marshal of forthe 2016 Mystic Irish Parade! This honoris bestowed to an exceptional member ofEastern Connecticut who dedicates time,energy and effort into giving back to theirlocal community each day.

Father Tom Hoar, formally announced asthe Grand Marshal of the Mystic IrishParade on January 29th, 2016, has residedin the beautiful town of Mystic since 1993.He grew up in South Boston in Quincy inan Irish Catholic ghetto where a peninsulaof families of Irish descent had establishedhomes after the war. Growing up in an IrishCatholic family, religion was an integralpart of his life and even as a child, he feltvery connected to the church.

He journeyed to St. Michael’s College inVermont where he originally pursued a pre-medicine major with the goal of one daybecoming a doctor. During his time there,he was impressed with the Edmundites atSt. Michael’s and Father Ray Doherty, whowas the college chaplain. He soon realizedthat God had a different plan as to how hewould offer hope and healing and insteadof thru medicine, it would be thru ministry.

After entering the Society of St. Edmundin June of 1971, he continued to professhis religious vows on August 22nd of 1972.He currently holds a Bachelor of Artsdegree from St. Michael’s College, aMasters of Divinity from the University ofSt. Michael’s College in Toronto, a Masterof Arts degree in Religion and ReligiousEducation from Fordham University inBronx, NY, a PhD in Higher EducationAdministration from Michigan StateUniversity, and lastly, an MBA & PhD inCulture & Technology and ReligiousBroadcasting from Salve Regina inNewport, RI.

In 1991, Father Tom was a part of a taskforce responsible for evaluating Ender’sIsland and the vitality of St. Edmund’sRetreat. He took a strong position on howthe island and the ministry could berevived. In 1993, he took on the challengeas the Retreat Director. Over the years, heserved also as the Director ofDevelopment, Director of Enders Islandand since 2003, has been the President ofSt. Edmund’s Retreat.

When asked what his favorite part of beingdedicated to the island was, he said, “Younever know what will happen, becauseevery day is different, but the fundamentalmessage of hope and healing stays thesame. God gives us gifts and challenge usto use those gifts to help people discoverthe wonder of his love. In sharing amessage of hope, you can change theworld. By helping one person, you canchange the world.”

Father Tom is most proud of his staff, whohe describes as “kind and compassionate”as well the people that the island hastransformed who came to the retreatsuffering from addiction, grief, depressionand more. “God walks in and thru all ofus. This is an active Catholic retreat andthe fellowship and community helped itblossom. People come to the island andhear the message of hope.”

He has traveled the world, but because ofhis love for the country, has been to Ireland13 times and hopes to visit again. Hisfavorite part is the village of Spiddal onthe shore of Galway Bay in the Connemararegion. He also took lessons at the MysticValley Hunt Club and fulfilled his dreamof becoming not only an avid horsebackrider, but riding on the beaches in SligoCounty.

In addition to serving as the Chaplain ofthe Naval Submarine Base in Groton, CT,he also established both the St. Michael’sInstitute of Sacred Art and the St.

2016 Grand Marshal:

Father Tom Hoarby Meagan Seacor

2016 Parade Marshal: Father Tom Hoar.Photo: Larry St. Pierre Photography.

Maximillian Kolbe Recovery Residence.“Father Tom is a special man who hashelped countless individuals get their lifeback on track. He is a true asset to thecommunity and his helping hand reachesfar beyond our town,” says Dan Santos,Assistant Resident Director of the RecoveryResidence.

“I feel silly that I am being honored as the2016 Grand Marshal of the Mystic IrishParade, but I am grateful for the communityrecognition for the Ministry of EndersIsland.” Father Tom also expressed howdeeply moved he is by the people whosupport the ministry, whether it is with $5or $50,000, or anything in between. Hislove of Mystic and commitment to St.Edmund’s Retreat and the community isinspiring and the Mystic Irish ParadeFoundation is honored to have him serveas the 2016 Grand Marshal!

“Father Tom has been a beacon of light forour community and I’m in completeadmiration and appreciation that he’s beenchosen for this year” says Neil Ryan, VicePresident of the Mystic Irish ParadeFoundation. A sincere thank you to FatherTom Hoar for serving as the Grand Marshaland supporting this year’s Mystic IrishParade!


Mystic IrishParade FoundationBoard of Directors

Jeff BresnahanVolunteer Director

Neil RyanVice President

Leo RochePresident

Christine CooneySpecial EventsCoordinator

Tom TaberVice President

Kevin PowerTreasurer

Frank Del CampoVice President

Matt FordeParade Director

Stephen O’RourkeHeadline

Coordinator

Laura CapshawSecretary

Maggie HendersonVolunteer Coordinator


J. Steele Services LLC800 Flanders Road • Unit #4 • Bldg 6 • Mystic, CT 06355

860-415-9720

Happy 13th Anniversary to theMystic Irish Parade Foundation!

Looking forsomething to doBefore & After

the Parade?

Before and AfterPlease support our sponsors at these

fine eating and drinking establishments.

Stay late!Need a room for the night?

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

Black Sheep - NianticThe Mystic Boathouse

8 Coogan Blvd.Bravo Bravo - Main St.

The Brazen Hen - WesterlyBuon Appetito

Rt. 2 North StoningtonCafé 511 - Main St.

Capt. Daniel Packer Inne - Water St.

Visit the Shops atolde Mystic village

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.McQuade's - 14 Clara Drive

Margaritas - Rt. 215Mystic Diner - Rt. 27

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 VillageVoodoo Grill - Rt. 215


860-536-4904860-536-1506860-536-8300 860-536-9604


860-445-8141


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

Russ Kramer - Marine ArtistLarry St Pierre Photography

M.H. LyonMeagan Seacor

Mystic Fire DepartmentMystic Irish Parade Foundation Volunteers

Mystic Little LeagueMystic Seaport

Quinn & Hary MarketingThe Resident

Richard White and SonsState of CT Dept. of Transportation

Taber Inne and SuitesTown of Groton

Town of StoningtonUnited States Coast Guard AcademyUnited States Coast Guard Cadets

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

The Mystic Irish ParadeFoundation would like to thankthe following individuals andorganizations for helping us

make this years paradea grand success!

Friends SponsorsMJ Sauchuk Inc • Savings Institute

Coogan GildersleeveJames P. O’Boyle • Kevin Barry

Waterford Hotel Group Charitable Foundation


Sláinte.To your health.

Congratulations onanother great parade

from Levine Distributing.

15 Sto t t Avenue Norwich, CT 06360 (860) 889-5263

Live Remote11am - 1pm • Bank Square

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

ParadeStarts

ParadeEnds


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)

= Public Restrooms = Parade Route


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“May the road rise to meet you,May the wind be always at your back.”


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 - iPad Air(Donated by The Wireless Zone)

3rd Prize - Corn Hole Set(Donated by Mystic Corn Hole)

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, April 3rd, 2016 • 4 pm

Harp & Hound Pub • 4 Pearl St, Mystic


Come early, Free Food,Drink Specials, Door Prizes.

Raffle tickets $5 each,ticket holders need not

be present to win!

The Mystic IrishParade foundation

would like tothank the Mystic

Chamber ofCommerce for 13years of support!


Happy St. Patrick’s Dayfrom Levine Distributing.

EVERYONE’S

IRISH ON

ST. PATRICK’S DAY.


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