When
Saturday March 14, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM MSTAdd to Calendar
Parade starts at 10am, but Waddlers must arrive early and be in staging by 8am. More information will be sent out closer to the event.
Where
The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade
Phoenix, AZ
Parking location will be announced closer to the event.
Parade route: 3rd St. South from Sheridan to Moreland
Picnic information will be sent out closer to the date.
Top Fundrasing Awards
Waddle Grand Marshal
New this year, the Waddle Grand Marshal is the hound that raises the most overall money including self donations. The Grand Marshal will receive a one of a kind AZBHR Waddle O' The Green figurine and recognition during the parade.
Waddle King and Queen
Awarded to the top male and female hound fundraisers. Each will receive a very special one of a kind AZBHR Waddle O' The Green figurine and recognition during the parade. Self donations do not count toward King and Queen.
The next top 3 fundraisers will also be recognized. So get out there and start raising some money!
Waddle O' The Green
2015 Waddle Shirt
Listings are no longer available.
Shirts will be on sale on Zazzle starting February 18, 2015.
2015 AZBHR Waddle O' the Green
WHEN: March 14, 2015
WHERE: The Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade Phoenix, AZ
WHAT: Raise money for the hounds
Waddle in the parade
Pre-Parade Fun including: Costume Contest & Games
Post-Parade Lunch and Socializing at the Park (location and information will be
send out closer to the date)
Awards for Top Fundraisers
Register Now! Registration is $25 per hound or at least $25 in pledges.
We will promote the Firstgiving link on AZBHR Facebook and HTML emails and ask our supporters to pick a favorite hound or hounds to donate to.
TO ALL FOSTER HOMES - Bring your foster dogs - they waddle free! Please consider setting up Firstgiving pages - Tell the dog's story, how they came to the rescue and that they are a foster looking for a forever home. This is a great opportunity to get them exposure and fundraise at the same time.
Click here to start your Firstgiving Fundraising Page today, then go to the GREEN FUNDRAISE tab to set up your fundraising page.
The honor of Grand Marshal, King and Queen 2015 will be awarded to the overall top fundraiser, and top male and female hound fundraisers - plus they will each receive a very special one of a kind AZBHR Waddle O' The Green figurine. The next top 3 fundraisers with online or a combination of online & pledge sheet donations will be awarded prizes! Click here to download a pledge sheet if you would rather collect checks than online donations.
Can't Waddle in the parade? You can still help AZBHR raise money - pick your favorite hound and donate to their page or help by setting up a fundraising page in your hounds name or use a pledge sheet and raise money for the hounds!
Once you have set up your fundraising page start sharing via email, Facebook, share with family and friends so your hound can be Grand Marshal, King or Queen!
Volunteers Needed
Thank you to Brian Ditsch, he will be the Waddle Boss for the Waddle O' The Green 2015. And a special thanks to Charles West who donated his time to design the 2015 Waddle Logo!
We will need many other volunteers also - if you can help and would like to volunteer email Brian at
waddle@azbassetrescue.org.
Needed:
- 2-3 vehicles (and drivers) to transport hounds and their humans to the parade start. (Trucks, SUVs, and vans tend to work best)
- 2 Check-in Volunteers (check-in waddlers)
- 2-3 Helpers for Staging (setting up, montioring trash, contests, filling water bowls for hounds, etc.)
- 2 Banner carriers (carry AZBHR banner through the entire parade)
About Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade began in 1984. It’s purpose is to preserve and enhance the heritage and traditions of the Irish Culture as well as share that culture with the citizens of Arizona. The Parade has marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, police and fire vehicles, government dignitaries, floats, the 2015 Arizona Irish Colleen / Arizona Rose with her Court and a whole lot more.
Click below to register!Register Now!