named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Celtic Family Faire
Family-oriented event component held at the Hilton Garden Inn during parade day
Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade
Annual community parade celebrating St. Patrick's Day and Irish heritage in Rochester, NY, featuring marching units, bands, dance schools, and floats
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 2 activities
- Organize and operate the annual Rochester St. Patrick's Day ParadePlans, coordinates, and executes the annual Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade, including managing participant lineups, bands, dance schools, and community groups, along a traditional route from East Avenue and Alexander Street to Fitzhugh Street via Main Street. The event is held on the Saturday before or on St. Patrick’s Day when it falls on a weekend, with recent parades drawing 40,000 to 60,000 spectators.
- Respond to public inquiries related to the paradeOperates an email contact system to handle public inquiries about the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade and related events.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinate volunteer roles for parade and associated eventsAssigns volunteers to support roles during the parade and at the Celtic Family Faire held at the Hilton Garden Inn, ensuring operational support across event activities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage vendor and sponsor participation in the paradeCoordinates vendor involvement by charging a non-refundable $150 fee per location and organizes volunteer banner carriers to display sponsor banners during the parade.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$38K
Contributions & grants$22K59%
Program service revenue$13K34%
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$72K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1102.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Bill Ertel — Director
- Bob Marchand — Director
- Colleen Murphy — Director
- Eileen Fee — Director
- George McGuire — Director
- Marc Ouzer — Director
- Mark Dowdell — Director
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- City of Rochester Government — Requires vendors to list the City of Rochester as additionally insured on their insurance policy.
- Dunleavy Irish Dance Partner — Participating dance school in the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Feadan Or Pipe Band Partner — Participating pipe band in the Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Hamlin VFW Post 6703 Partner — Supports the Parade through participation and fundraising at Irish Night
- Hilton Garden Inn Partner — Host venue for the Celtic Family Faire during the parade event.
- Jamieson Irish Dance Partner — Participating dance school in the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- PayPal Government — Payment processing partner for Parade donations
- ROC City Guardians Pipes and Drums Partner — Participating pipe band in the Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Rince Na Tiarna Partner — Participating dance school in the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Rochester Police Department Government — Collaborates with parade marshals to manage parade logistics and ensure public safety during the event.
- TOPS Partner — Title sponsor of the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- The Gates Keystone Club Partner — Participating group in the Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- The Goodwin Academy Partner — Participating dance school in the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- The Rochester Academy of Irish Dance Partner — Participating dance school in the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- The Rochester Scottish Pipes and Drums Partner — Participating pipe band in the Tops Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Tops Partner — Title sponsor of the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Tops Partner — Title sponsor of the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Tops Friendly Markets Partner — Title sponsor of the 2026 Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Celebration as Community Engagementmethodology: cultural-celebrationBy organizing a family-oriented, community-centered parade that celebrates St. Patrick and Irish cultural heritage, the organization fosters community engagement and shared identity because cultural and spiritual celebration strengthens communal bonds and encourages broad participation.