Milton’s 12th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration held March 10 entertained hundreds despite an unfavorable forecast. The sun peeked through clouds momentarily as the parade snaked its way down Union Street and up Federal Street. Judges for the competition were Kathryn Grieg, head judge; Denny Hughes and Johnny Hopkins, assistant judges. Officials estimated there were over 6,000 spectators and 70 entries in the parade.
Winners of the contest were:
Best Band Professional - Durning String Band
Most Irish Entry - McAleer School of Irish Dance
Best Commercial - Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Judges Choice - Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding Horse & Stables
Best Overall - The Irish Pipe Brigade
Best Kids Entry - The Jefferson School and Henlopen Soccer Club

Grand Marshal Mary Ann Warrington is escorted by her brother Sam Argo in Milton’s vintage fire truck.

Where there are horses, there must be a pooper scooper. Eric Williams volunteered with the Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol Unit during the parade.

Decked out in green the Hudsons are ready for the parade, (l-r) Linda, Aidan, Jim, Darby, Gracie and Baxter the golden doodle.

Taylor Henly is sporting her green tutu with her crew (l-r) Gavin Morris, Hayley Henley and Peyton Morris.

With a grand gesture, Big Mike Donovan offers the leader of The Irish Pipe Brigade a Guinness after the performance.