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Wearing o’ the green in downtown Milton
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant started St. Patrick’s Parade in 2008 to give back to the community
The Irish Eyes elves fill the street in front of the Milton restaurant to spread some St. Patrick’s cheer. Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant started the parade in 2008 and has presented it ever since as a fundraiser for the community. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
March 16, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 14th annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade filled the streets of the town on March 13. Presented by Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, this year’s parade benefits the Milton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Fire Department, the Gladys Wilkins Seeding the Future Scholarship Fund and the Milton 4th of July Fireworks Fund. Since it was started by the popular downtown restaurant in 2008, proceeds from the parade, as well as the Lucky Leprechaun 5K, have benefited Milton organizations.
The Durning String Band, participants in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Day Parade since 1935, delights the large crowd on Union Street during the 14th annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Andrew Hopkins of Milton is proud to fly the Irish flag as he strolls through the downtown area.
Todd Allen rides his skateboard in downtown Milton prior to the start of the parade.
Johnny Hoffman takes center stage playing the national anthem to kick off the annual parade.
Milton St. Patrick’s Parade grand marshal Threasa Brittingham waves enthusiastically to the crowd.
The 14th annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 2 p.m. along Union Street in downtown Milton.
Incoming Milton Mayor John Collier will be sworn into office on April 4.
It’s a special time for the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Celtic Cross, Division I, of Sussex County, and the men’s group from Rehoboth Beach as they celebrate their Irish heritage.
Members of the Sussex Technical High School Raven Nation Marching Band perform during the parade.
Members of the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance stop on Union Street to perform for the judges.
The Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning penguins are always a hit with youngsters.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, thanks voters for their support over the past 10 years. Lopez is retiring from the 6th District seat this year.
With the welcome to Milton sign in the background, the Delaware State Police Mounted Patrol Unit takes part in the parade.
Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Lewes, has a birds-eye view atop Indian River Volunteer Fire Company’s 1986 vintage 5-ton military vehicle.
Even T-Rex gets into the spirit of the day wearing some green.
Jo Lynn of the Milton Garden Club is sprouting a bright-yellow flower.
St. Patrick’s inflatables bob up and down in a Security Instrument truck.
Jack Riddle, Community Bank Delaware president, walks the parade route handing out candy and even a few $1 bills.
Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commissioner Keller Hopkins is running for the 5th District county council seat.
James Fisher sports a red beard as he represents the Milton Historical Society in the parade.
Members of the Cape Henlopen High School band take part in the annual parade.
Miss Brandywin Allison Dayton, left, and Distinguished Young Woman Mikayla Dayton of Seaford are all smiles.
Southern Delaware Jeep Club members drive their decorated vehicles along the parade route.
A vintage El Camino leads a line of cars from the County Seat Cruisers.
Characters from the El Gordo Taco food truck bring an international flavor to the parade.
With their colorful costumes and music, the highlight of the parade is the Durning String Band from Philadelphia.
Clem LeGates has the last remaining steam-powered wooden boat in Delaware.
District 3 Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer waves to the large crowd.
The Chorman family, known for flying spray planes, also has a vintage tractor collection.
