Southwest Virginia's premiere St. Patrick's Day events, the Roanoke St. Patrick's Day Celebration is now in its 13th year and continues to grow. The event is Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 10am until 5pm, with the McDonald’s St. Pat’s Parade starting at 11:00am. The Celtic Festival and the parade take place right in heart of downtown Roanoke, VA. Together it’s one of the largest St. Pat's Celebrations in the entire mid-Atlantic region. Over 2,500 marchers plus over 10,000 spectators from across the entire region are expected. One reason for the success of this parade and festival is the family-friendly nature of the entire Celebration.
Vendors will be accepted/assigned based on the products offered and the time in which your application was accepted. We do give priority placement to returning vendors. All fees are due with your application. Approved vendors will be notified no later than Friday, February 20, 2010 and given specific instructions and directions. Once accepted, application fee is non-refundable. If you are not accepted, your original check ("voided") will be mailed back to you.
The location where vending will occur is on asphalt. All vendors must provide their own displays, including tents, tables and chairs and are responsible for their own sales tax. Prior to set up all vendors must provide a liability insurance certificate naming "EventZone" as additional insured.
Get all of your float decorations at Fun Times Party Warehouse located at 1409 S. Colorado St. Salem; or visit their website at funtimesvirginia.com
Fun Times will also be selling St. Pats novelties before, during and after the McDonald’s 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Roanoke. Don’t wait! Get your stuff early!
The winning entries from the 2009 McDonald's St. Pat's Parade
Best Celtic Category
Annie Lin
Best Patriotic Category
Post 64, 29th Infantry Division Association (D-Day
assault survivors)
Best Neighborhood Category
Old Southwest
(website)
Best Business Category
Grandin Village Road Business Association
(website)
Best Non-Profit Category
Parrotheads of the Blue Ridge
(website)
Best Downtown Business/Organization Category
American Red Cross
(website)
