30A St Patrick’s Parade and Festival in Santa Rosa Beach March 15th

February 25, 2014

stpatricksdayparadeThe 7th Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is slated for Saturday, March 15th 2014. Nationally recognized, Texas based Celtic Rock Band Cleghorn will headline the entertainment along with the Drake School of Irish Dance. Cleghorn combines stadium rock with blues and folk influences laced with a strong Celtic brew.

More than 50 floats and parade entries in all shapes and sizes are anticipated. Parade lineup begins at 3.30 p.m. and heads 4 miles west down Scenic Hwy. 30A, ending at Gulf Place, where the festivities continue.

The perpetual trophy won last year by Kitchens Etc. will once again be awarded for “Best in Parade.”  The Eco-friendly “green” prize award for the best electric/self powered or non gas powered vehicle entry for the 2nd year running.

Festival goers can purchase commemorative t-shirts, enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, and a variety of food and drinks. A few vendor table and tent spaces are still available, and businesses are encouraged to be a sponsor, details at www.30aparade.com