named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Hosts a yearly parade featuring pipe bands, fire departments, ambulance units, high school bands, youth groups, classic cars, and decorated floats. The event includes prize awards for best community, youth, and commercial floats.
Fundraising Events
Organizes annual fundraisers including a spring party with raffles and a fall comedy event to support parade expenses.
Grand Marshal Selection
Each year selects a Grand Marshal based on community service, chosen by the committee and past Grand Marshals, who then helps set the parade theme.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Event Fundraising 2 activities
- Conducts raffles to support parade fundingOrganizes raffles with donated prizes and cash awards, including a high-value raffle with 13 prize tiers and total cash prizes of $21,000 raised through the sale of 300 tickets, as a primary method to fund the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Organizes annual comedy and in-person fundraising eventsHosts an annual comedy fundraiser and an in-person fundraising event the week before the parade at the Ketch in Westhampton, featuring music, dancing, guest appearances by local dignitaries, and the formal introduction of the Grand Marshal to raise funds for the parade.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts annual St. Patrick's Day ParadePlans and executes the annual Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade, featuring community groups, youth organizations, local businesses, equestrians, pipe bands, novelty acts, and themed floats, with an estimated 80–100 entries and 5,000–10,000 attendees.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides float construction support and prizes for parade participantsOffers free access to flatbed trucks and drivers, startup funding for youth-led float organizers, guidance on constructing safe float platforms using low-boy trailers and pallets, and instructions for floral sheeting; awards cash prizes and trophies to winning floats in community, youth, and commercial categories.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$7K113%
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$49K
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Net assets$49K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -79.1%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Chesterfield Associates Partner — Provides flatbed trucks and drivers for parade participants constructing floats.
- Cooks and Bakers Partner — Founding group responsible for initiating the first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Westhampton Beach.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
- Long Ireland Pipes and Drums Partner — Provides musical accompaniment during the introduction of the Grand Marshal at the annual fundraiser.
- Quogue Fire Department Partner — Named as a sponsor of the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Valley Decorating Partner — Partner for float decorating supplies and products
- Village Police Department Government — Supports the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade through logistical and public safety services.
- Village of Westhampton Beach Government — Provides support for the organization and execution of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
- War Memorial Ambulance Partner — Participates in the parade and provides emergency medical support; has long-term community ties with the committee.
- Westhampton Beach Government — Host community parade in coordination with local town identity and location.
- Westhampton Beach Fire Department Government — Participates in the annual parade and provides operational support.
- Westhampton Brewery Partner — Hosts the organization's annual fundraiser event.
- Westhampton Country Club Partner — Hosts the comedy fundraiser event for the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.
strategies · 4
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.
- Themed Community Celebration Fosters Civic Engagement 139 orgsmethodology: cultural-celebrationBy aligning the annual parade with community-driven themes—selected by the Grand Marshal and expressed through floats and volunteerism—the organization strengthens civic engagement and cultural cohesion, because shared thematic expression creates a sense of ownership, relevance, and collective identity.shared approach: Culture-Based Community Engagement →
- Community Sponsorship and Tiered Incentives Drive Revenue 113 orgsmethodology: community_sponsorship_modelBy combining community sponsorship with tiered pricing for raffle tickets, the organization increases per-participant revenue and broadens financial participation, because structured incentives encourage higher contribution levels while fostering local business and resident engagement.shared approach: Event-Based Fundraising →
- Event-Based Fundraising as Core Financial Model 113 orgsmethodology: event-based_fundraisingBy hosting a single annual fundraising event centered on the parade, the organization generates the primary revenue needed to sustain its operations, because this concentrated approach leverages community excitement and participation to maximize financial returns efficiently.shared approach: Event-Based Fundraising →
- Grassroots Volunteer Engagement Ensures Event Success 29 orgsmethodology: community-driven celebrationBy relying on volunteers to plan and execute the parade through a fun-oriented, community-driven approach, the organization ensures high local ownership and operational feasibility, because grassroots involvement builds sustained commitment and reduces reliance on paid labor.shared approach: Community-Ownership Model →