Rich leprechaun wanted to lead St. Patrick's Day parade

Wanted: One leprechaun with a pot of gold to be Racine's St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal.

The Downtown Racine Corporation will award the position to the individual or group that pledges the largest “pot of gold” to the St. Patrick’s Day parade, which takes place on Saturday, March 15, beginning at noon.

The honorary Grand Marshal will preside over the parade and and other St. Patrick's Day activities. The Grand Marshal will:

· Lead the 2008 Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade
· Lead the judging committee which selects the parade's best entry, and present the award.
· Act as Master of Ceremonies for the activities at Monument Square after the parade
· The Parade Marshal will be profiled in The Journal Times and on the DRC website

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal applications are available at the Downtown Racine Corporation Office at 425 Main Street or you can download an application, which must be completed and returned to the DRC by Feb. 8. The highest bidder will be awarded the position of Grand Marshal. The announcement of the Grand Marshal will be made on Sunday, March 2.

All donated funds, i.e., the "pot of gold," will help offset parade expenses such as street closings, marketing and banners.