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Maureen Kelly
Maureen writes about Grand Ledge's community traditions, from the annual St. Patrick's Day parade downtown to the sponsors, families, and volunteers who keep the celebration going. A Grand Ledge resident, her focus is the local history and the people behind the events that bring the city together.
Posts by Maureen Kelly
10 posts
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Jul 4, 2026Contact the Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade AssociationHow to contact the Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade Association to enter a float, sponsor, or get on the email list for next year's parade.
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Jul 4, 2026Parade T-Shirts and MerchandiseOfficial Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade t-shirts and sweatshirts, and how to order to support the celebration.
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Jul 4, 2026Parade Multimedia: Photos and Video from Past YearsA look back at photos and video from past Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day parades and Friday celebrations at the Opera House.
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Jul 4, 2026Our Sponsors: The Grand Ledge Businesses Behind the ParadeThe Grand Ledge and Mid-Michigan businesses that sponsor the St. Patrick's Day parade, with contact details and how to become a sponsor.
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Jul 4, 2026Float Winners and the Judging TraditionHow floats are judged at the Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade — Irish theme, creativity, and all-around appeal — plus a look at past winners.
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Jul 4, 2026Parade Marshals: How Grand Ledge Honors Its OwnHow the Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade chooses its marshals by community nomination, and a look at past honorees.
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Jul 4, 2026The Parade Queen's Court and Essay ContestHow the Grand Ledge parade's queen's court is chosen through a student essay contest, with savings bonds toward higher education, and a look at past courts.
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Jul 4, 2026Parade Day: Route, Lineup, and Float RegistrationWhere the Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off, the downtown route, and how to register an Irish-themed float.
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Jul 4, 2026St. Patrick's Day Weekend Events in Grand LedgeA weekend of Irish celebration in downtown Grand Ledge: Friday at the Opera House, a Saturday stew cook-off, a free movie, and the afternoon parade.
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Jul 4, 2026The History of the Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day ParadeHow four Grand Ledge neighbors turned a two-block march in 2002 into Mid-Michigan's only downtown St. Patrick's Day parade.