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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................1 The Ballyshaners, Inc...............................................................................................2 Welcome from the Ballyshaners Chairman..............................................................3 Welcome from Ambassador Anderson....................................................................4 Welcome from Mayor Silberberg.............................................................................5 Presidential Proclamation of Irish-American Heritage Month.................................6 Welcome from Congressman Beyer.........................................................................7 Grand Marshals Karen and Bill Butcher...................................................................8 Grand Marshal History...........................................................................................10 Grand Marshal Dinner...........................................................................................13 History of St. Patrick..............................................................................................21 Classic Car Show...................................................................................................22 Support and Participate..........................................................................................24 Parade Route........................................................................................................ 31 Who are the Ballyshaners?.....................................................................................42 Join the Parade.......................................................................................................43 Symbols of Ireland.................................................................................................48 Thank You to Our Patrons.......................................................................................50 Thank You to Our Fundraiser Supporters...............................................................52 Irish Festival...........................................................................................................53 In Memoriam........................................................................................................54 Ballyshaners in the Scottish Walk...........................................................................55 Activities Page........................................................................................................58 Fun Dog Show Schedule/Animal Welfare League of Alexandria..............................62 Index of Advertisers...............................................................................................64
Notice: The Ballyshaners, Inc., is a non-profit, non-commercial, non-sectarian, and non-partisan corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. All members of the organization are volunteers and do not receive compensation for their participation. All proceeds generated from events sponsored by The Ballyshaners, Inc., are used for charitable and educational events. The Ballyshaners, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization.
All events listed are subject to change. Information contained here is only as current as the printing date of this program. For more complete information, contact a Parade Marshal along the parade route.
© 2017 by The Ballyshaners, Inc. No part of this program may be used in any way without written permission.
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