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Milton holds 11th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A giant Shamrock makes its way down Union Street to signal the end of the parade. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
March 17, 2018
Katrina Wilkerson waves from behind Irish glasses.
Maria Motino and Rose Viramontes enjoy some quiet time before the parade starts.
Janet Lank and Millman are keeping busy in the Milton library.
Maile Godwin shades herself with a green parasol.
Christian Johansen hangs out with his pup, Porter.
Hanging out on Union Street are (l-r) Gordon Hagan, Charlotte Sumpstine, Emmi Irwin, Kate Sumpstine, and JP Lacap, holding Nyla.
Cape Henlopen High School Best Buddies represent.
John Potocki rides with Peg Tobin in the Gladys Wilkins Agricultural Scholarship Fund float.
Originally owned by Norman and Gladys Wilkins, this tractor is now owned by Pete and Joan Reed.
Dancers from the McAleer School of Irish Dance prance down Union Street.
Dancers from the McAleer School of Irish Dance prance down Union Street.
Sussex Tech Ravens rock the streets of Milton.
Deb Bievenar, Tammy Waldman, Susan Shollenberger and Andrea Vennell are wearing the green.
Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol passes by.
Delaware Seashore Parrot Head Club represent in the parade.
Bob Egbert represents the Delaware Seashore Parrotheads.
Rosanna Zinner and Doug Welch carry the Milton Garden Club banner.
Sherry Murphy, right, and Pat Greninger hand out carnations from the Milton Garden Club.
Joan Turci, front, Sherry Murphy, Pat Greninger and Mary Ellen King hand out carnations from the Milton Garden Club.
Garden Shack Farm brought their farm in a float.
Ruth Ann Williams with the Georgetown Ellendate VFW Auxilliary hands out goodies.
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club floats along in the parade.
Out of the Sand Golf Simulators goes analog.
Pure International Classy Ms. Delaware 2018 Nichole Barnett Baker cruises by the judges stand.
Clem Legates gives a thumbs up to the judges.
Clem Legates is wearing the green and has a red irish beard to boot.
Ponies, goats and the American flag.
The Parker Group is dancing and selling.
Here comes the Durning String Band.
The Durning String Band rouses the crowd.
The Delmarva Chapter of American Mustang and Burro Association tips their hat to the crowd.
A Jeep club is festive in the green.
Revelers in green spot the shamrock.
Revelers in green spot the shamrock.
The Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Celtic Cross Division 1 spread Irish joy.
Irish Eye’s owners Charlene and Tom Jones watch the The Irish Pipe Brigade-Cape Atlantic Police and Fire band.
Judges for the 2018 parade are (l-r) Denny Hughes, John Hopkins and Chrissy Longo.
Alexander and John Vogel are wearing green while waiting for the parade.
Donna West wearing the green.
Janet Hynes and Bob Barkey take a walk with Rudy the Great Dane.
Kai Urrestarazu, left, toots his trumpet at brother Noa and Jay Curry.
Gracie and Darby Hudson are topped off in green at the parade.
The streets of Milton are lined with enthusiastic revelers.
And the parade has begun.
Madison Layfield hands out candy.
The parade winds its way down Union Street behind the Gladys Wilkins Agricultural scholarship fund float.
Casa San Francisco representing the charity in the parade.
Steve Smyk rides aboard a military vehicle.
Ken Thompson cruises along with the Cape Henlopen High School Band trailer.
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club floats along in the parade.
Game of Thrones floats along the parade route.
Corvettes fill the streets for the parade.
The nice temperatures and the sun made the parade a popular Sunday event.
All manner of Leprechauns line the parade route.
The Durning String Band is in sight.
Durning String Band Captain Joe "Asti" Pomonte brings the Irish spirit.
Classic cars head up Federal Street hill.
Classic car is adorned with green.
A penguin high fives Emmalise Ludwig, while Oliva Ludwig and Brody Vickers wait their turn.
Olivia Ludwig is decked out in Irish garb.
Cruising along in the parade.
A boxer wears a green bow.
This Jeep has a couple leprechauns on its lid.
Here come the Hibernian ladies.
Grace Wiggins and Olivia Burkentine dance in the street.
A tam o shanter selfie.
The Irish Pipe Brigade concentrate on the tunes.
Irish Eyes owners Charlene and Tom Jones watch the string band.
The Irish Pipe Brigade play for the judges.
The Irish Pipe Brigade heads to Irish Eyes.
Dolores Pierce serves up a big grin behind green-tinted glasses on the Delaware Seashore Parrot Head Club float March 11 at the Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The sun was shining and the temperatures were mild for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 11 in Milton. The streets flowed with Irish green. Local organizations participated in the parade hosted by Irish Eyes Milton. Returning this year were the Durning String Band, and The Irish Pipe Brigade-Cape Atlantic Police and Fire.
PARADE RESULTS
Best Band (Professional): The Irish Pipe Brigade
Best High School Band: Cape Henlopen High School
Most Irish: Irish Pipe Brigade,
Best Commercial Float: Puttin on the Ritz,
Judges Choice: Sussex Tech Band,
Best Overall: The Durning String Band,
Best Kids Entry: The McAleer School of Irish Dance & The Henlopen Soccer Club.
