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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Entries sought for St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 17 in Spanish Springs

The Resident Parade Committee is now accepting applications from Villages’ clubs interested in participating in the annual March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Spanish Springs Town Square.

Jackie Campbell waves an Irish flag during Tuesday's parade.
Jackie Campbell waves an Irish flag during last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The deadline for entries is Feb. 18. Contact should be made through Maureen Curran at 633-1905 or flagator57@hotmail.com. Selection notices will be sent to participants on Feb. 23. There will then be a planning/coordination meeting held on Feb. 29 at Laurel Manor Recreation Center.

“As always, since this parade is organized by and for the residents, we again need the strong support of resident volunteers to carry it out,” said Jim Buchhofer of the Resident Parade Committee.

Those interested in volunteering can contact Sally Canna at 259-5905 or sallycanna@

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