Welcome the Red Hot Chilli Pipers!

You've felt the heat, Now come closer to the fire!

Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. This world famous band will be the finale of the Parade, traveling along the parade route from the Mystic Seaport and down Main Street. They will surely entertain the crowds along the route, playing their unique sound and fusion of traditional pipe tunes and contemporary anthems. Check them out at www.redhotchillipipers.co.uk Sponsored by Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

2012 Schedule of Events

9^th annual Mystic Irish Parade

Sunday March 25^th, 2011
Parade kicks off at 1:00 p.m.

9th Annual Naturally Irish Dinner

Friday, March 2nd, 2012 6:30 p.m.
Mystic Arts Center
Tickets: $75, available at Harp & Hound, Taber Inne and Mystic Depot

Congratulations to the following groups forWinning the 2011 best of parade Awards:

Best Irish Theme Float - Hair Unique

Vote For Your Float Via Facebook – Hair Unique II

Best Musical Unit - Manchester Regional Police Fire Pipes and Drums

Best Bagpipe Band - New London Firefighters Pipes and Drums

Best Color Guard - CT State Police Emerald Society

Best Antique Vehicle - Dave T. Cornell

Best Youth Group - Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy

Best Community Group - Irish Heritage Society of Milford

Best Fire Department - Noank Volunteer Fire Department

Best Law Enforcement Unit - Groton/Stonington Police Honor Guard

Best Military Unit - Naval Submarine School Silver Dolphins Honor Guard

Honorary Award - Red Hot Chili Pipers

Best Float - Kentford Farms

Spirit Award - Guinness : FnF

Best High School Performance - Stonington High School

2011 Newcomer Award - CT Senior Ancient Fife and Drum Band

View Our 2011 Parade Guide!

2011 Parade Route

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Parking

Downtown parking can be found at the Mystic Arts Center Parking lot, 9 Water Street, this is were the parade ends and is signified by the star on the map above. Lots of additional smaller parking lots can be found along the parade route or on the many side streets along the route, please reference the map above for locations of side streets. Parking is also plentiful in the Olde Mystic Village parking lot however it is a mile walk from there to the parade route.

The Mystic Irish Parade Foundation is proud to recognize the 2011 parade as our historic 8th annual parade. We are thrilled to have established such a popular and growing tradition in Mystic and for the surrounding communities. Your help and participation has made this event, a keystone in family entertainment and the pivotal Irish/Celtic cultural event in southeastern Connecticut.