The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee was formed for the purpose of fostering, promoting, and celebrating the cultural and historical contributions of Irish and Irish- American individuals and groups in Central Connecticut. To achieve this purpose, activities include the sponsorship of the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, including the selection of the Parade Person of the Year and the Parade Grand Marshal.
Other activities include sponsorship of the Celtic Sons & Daughters Scholarship program and planning or promoting additional events and activities aimed at promoting Irish culture.
Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)
Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)
Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)
Photo: 2014 Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Brad Horrigan / Hartford Courant)
2014 Parade Route
The 43th Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade." The Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee.
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The parade begins at Capitol Avenue by the State Capitol, takes a left on Main Street, a left on Asylum, a left on Ford Street, and ends by the Memorial Arch. The parade is held rain or shine. The parade features marchers from local groups and organizations, colorful floats and marching and pipe bands from area communities such as the following:
Dates: March usually
Hours: Starts at 11:00 am
Sponsor/ Contact:
Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee
P.O. Box 84
Rocky Hill, CT 06067-0084
Web: http://www.irishamericanparade.com/index.html
Email: info@irishamericanparade.com
Date(s): 1971
CT Irish-American
Heritage Trail
640 Arrowhead Drive
Orange, CT 06477
The Irish experience has had a profound impact on Connecticut's past, and its narrative spans all periods of the state's history and touches every one of its eight counties and 169 towns.
