Sharin’ of the Green – 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 11 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sharin’ of the Green Parade is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate Irish Heritage and “share the green” by donating to Children’s Home & Aid.
Children’s Home & Aid has been a resource for families of McLean County and the surrounding area for over 130 years. The agency offers a comprehensive array of services and programs, annually serving the needs of more than 3,000 local children and families.
Alternate date, if needed based on weather: March 18, 2023
Parade Route
The parade route starts at the corner of School St and North St. (The Alamo) and moves east down North St. through Uptown Circle to Linden St.
Participant Registration
Onsite registration will be available on Saturday at the participant staging area.
*Deadline for sponsor logo to be included on t-shirt is Friday, February 17.
Participant Waiver
Each participant must agree to and sign the waiver. As a driver/participant in the parade, we ask you to follow these rules for the safety of yourself and others:
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- Please do not throw candy due to the danger of children in traffic.
- Candy is to handed out to the children as to keep them out of the street.
- Please avoid gaps in the parade order – stay close.
- Large vehicles must have escorts on both sides.
- Please use extreme caution at the circle.
- Do not unload until you have arrived at the parking lot disignated for unloading.
- If you have animals in your entry- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEAN UP.
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Sponsorship
Sponsor logos are included on the official parade t-shirt. Logos are due February 17th.
Sign up with a credit card online
T-Shirts
Purchase your official 2023 parade t-shirts here.
Volunteer
Sign-up
Volunteers will sell t-shirts, line-up participants, collect donations, throw candy, carry the flag, assist with crowd control or other tasks as needed.
Volunteer Waiver
Questions
For more information, contact Laura Cordero, Development Associate, at lcordero@childrenshomeandaid.org.