[TranyDoctor]

305 South Andrews Ave, Suite 301
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 463-6574
Fax: (954) 463-8412
www.ddaftl.org


October 29, 2009


Dear Parade Enthusiasts:

St. Patrick’s Day is coming!!! It’s time for the wearin’ o’ the green and celebrating all things Irish. On Saturday, March 13th, the downtown area of the City of Fort Lauderdale will transform into a sea of color and music for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Downtown Development Authority and the City of Fort Lauderdale are proud to sponsor the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. along Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, then ending at Huizenga Plaza for lots of food, refreshments, live music, and family fun.

You do not have to be Irish to enjoy the music, song and dance of St. Patrick’s Day. The organizers are in search of bands, marching groups, clowns, floats and any other unique entries that will make this Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade fantastic. We are currently accepting applications to participate in the festivities. Claim your spot quick in the parade and get ready to have a grand old time on this day of worldwide Irish celebration!

Enclosed you will find a Parade Application and Float Inspection Checklist. Please submit your completed application to the address below no later than Friday, February 19, 2010. Following application review, staff will contact you with all pertinent information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Terry Rynard at (954) 828-5804 or trynard@fortlauderdale.gov. Remember, “Tis a wee bit of Irish in all of us!!” Join us in the fun and celebration.

Sincerely,

Chris Wren
Executive Director


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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Charles B. Ladd, Chairperson ▪Alan C. Hooper, Vice Chairman ▪ D. Fredrico Fazio, Secretary
Dennis O’Shea, Treasurer ▪ William R. Scherer, Board Member ▪ Gregory Durden, Board Member ▪ Chris Wren, Executive Director ▪ John M. Milledge, General Counsel

[MrSig]

Sounds like fun!

[TallJeep]

sounds good!! Let me know if you want me to take care of the paperwork.


Gus

[Lulu Smiles]

I haven't celebrated St. Pat's in a while, certainly not a parade since I left Savannah. I used to have some awesome parade parties when I lived on the parade route. Maybe I'll treat everyone to some of my "green" baking treats that I used to prepare for the parties. Although since this parade starts much later it won't be for breakfast like I did for the Savannah parade. Hmmm, what to make?

[YellowSub2000]

I might be able to make this one. In my Jeep. hahaha As long as the next few days going according to plan.

[SouthernStyleV8]

im in!!!!!!!!

[nikolii]

As long as I can get out of work I'll be there!!

[StuckZilla]

Just spoke with the war department... Schedules look good, we'll be there.

[CrackerJack]

nikolii, on Jan 17 2010, 09:54 AM, said:

As long as I can get out of work I'll be there!!

X2 You know me, I love a good parade!

[The Hunter]

Stephanie, as you recall, in Savannah the tradition is green eggs and grits for breakfast. Then for drinking is green beer. Not much on the beer anymore, my taste have changed since those days. You could make Mint Julips.

[SouthernStyleV8]

The Hunter, on Jan 18 2010, 01:45 AM, said:

Stephanie, as you recall, in Savannah the tradition is green eggs and grits for breakfast. Then for drinking is green beer. Not much on the beer anymore, my taste have changed since those days. You could make Mint Julips.

I HEAR YA ON THE BEER THING.. DOESNT IT SUCK TO GET OLD AND LOSE YOUR TASTE BUDS..... HEHEHEHEHEHEEHHHEEH

[Jack H]

I also think its a good idea. Lets do it.

[Lulu Smiles]

The Hunter, on Jan 18 2010, 01:45 AM, said:

Stephanie, as you recall, in Savannah the tradition is green eggs and grits for breakfast. Then for drinking is green beer. Not much on the beer anymore, my taste have changed since those days. You could make Mint Julips.

At my parade parties I used to make green grits and green cheese biscuits, scrambled eggs, bacon, and Bloody Marys to start. Then I'd throw on a pot of beef stew for lunch later. Of course I always had a full bar and a keg in the courtyard that I made sure was tapped by 7 a.m.

Since we are DRIVING I doubt that adult beverages would be appreciated or allowed until after the paraded is finished and we are parked. My personal traditional beverage of choice after parking will be an Irish Kiss.

I'm still thinking about making the green cheese biscuits (Paula Deen's recipe + food coloring) + something more appropriate for lunchtime. I think a ham would be really good with the biscuits to make little sandwiches (hint hint MrSig, the ham smoking King ). Maybe I can make some "green" potato salad as the token side item. Homemade stuff made colorful (not old store bought stuff past expiration).

[Sailor4x4]

I can be Irish for a day.
I'm in...

[Jim B]

I might go to this one instead of the one in Hollywood. This is something new with a new city. I'll have to check with the War Dept.

[TranyDoctor]

Fort Lauderdale Parade Application, Please Only Fill Out If Participating

[TranyDoctor]

i am signed up under sfjc, if other clubs are participating let us know if you want to ride together.

[Speed 1]

Dino Thanks for the invite, we have a lot going on this month but would love to be in the parade with you guys. Have to get back to you.

Thanks
Bob

[SouthernStyleV8]

i couldnt see where to sign up for it.. but signme up under the SFJC

[Speed 1]

Ii think Dino meant for one of the offices to sign up the club not us.

[ChefJeep]

im in if i dont have to work

[Lulu Smiles]

I believe that the application for the club to participate has been submitted. The online form that Dino linked lets the parade organizers know how many of us are actually participating with our group. Just fill out your info and put down that you are with SFJC.

Dino, correct me if I am wrong here. It seems you have confused some people with not quite enough instructions.

[TranyDoctor]

SouthernStyleV8, on Feb 25 2010, 08:23 PM, said:

i couldnt see where to sign up for it.. but signme up under the SFJC

post 1
but just for you

[Speed 1]

If I Was Wrong Sorry

[TallJeep]

I sent the application for SFJC right after Dino post it the info, I'm currently waiting for them to call me.

Gus

[TranyDoctor]

TallJeep, on Feb 26 2010, 10:15 AM, said:

I sent the application for SFJC right after Dino post it the info, I'm currently waiting for them to call me.

Gus

each individual must sign up and state what club

[StuckZilla]

TranyDoctor, on Feb 26 2010, 10:34 AM, said:

each individual must sign up and state what club

Per instructions, I completed the form for myself, registered as SFJC.

[Lulu Smiles]

I'm registered.

[SouthernStyleV8]

is this a SFJC only event???

[TranyDoctor]

SouthernStyleV8, on Feb 26 2010, 10:56 AM, said:

is this a SFJC only event???

yes but non members are welcome