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Shenanigans galore in downtown Milton
It’s the most special day of the year for the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Celtic Cross Division I of Sussex County. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
March 13, 2023
Milton was the stage for the town’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 12. Union and Federal streets were lined with green-clad onlookers as floats, bands and other lucky parade participants shared smiles and tossed candy to make the festive day one to remember. This year’s event benefited the Milton Fire Department, the Women’s Club of Milton and Milton Chamber of Commerce.
Presenting sponsors were Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, Dogfish Head and Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
Parade grand marshal Jim Coulbourne waves to the large crowd in downtown Milton. A member of the parade committee, Coulbourne is a lifelong Milton resident and fire department member.
The Delaware State Police Pipes and Drums have delighted parade viewers since 2001.
The Durning String Band Mummers from Philadelphia brighten up the parade route with their colorful costumes and music.
Parade emcee Pat Hurley has a great time interacting with parade entrants and the crowd.
John Hoffman plays the national anthem to start the 15th annual parade.
Always a crowd favorite, young dancers from the McGough Academy School of Irish Dance perform in front of the judges’ stand.
Ronon Payton of Milton is stronger than he looks as he “drags” the Techno Goober truck and float down Federal Street.
Dwayne and Brandi Geise of Milton are dressed in the colors of the day.
The Sussex Technical High School Ravens Band’s drill team demonstrates its talents.
Jim and Laurie Shanaman lead a group from the Delaware Seashore Parrot Head Club.
River Maloney rides a mini pony as part of the American Mustang and Burro Association.
Sandy Walls of Rehoboth Beach enjoys the pre-parade activities, including live music.
The Godwin sisters have the best decorated car in the parade – a St. Patrick’s Day Corvette.
Even bikers get into the festive spirit of the annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The Del Made Apparel float is complete with smoke and confetti. The company, based in Seaford, was founded in 2020 by Travis Nichols and Bryan Sears.
Janet Ford of Wildwood, N.J., is a member of kazoo group dedicated to having fun.
The Ferko String Band from Philadelphia plays music as they escorted along the parade route.
Members of the Delaware Seashore Parrot Head Club are dressed in all sorts of costumes.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, drives a Chorman’s restored Case tractor.
Two Girls Who Love Dogs march with their canine companions on Federal Street during the 15th annual parade.
Theresa Barnes, Pure International Pageants Classy Ms. Ireland, has a great seat to view the large parade crowd in downtown Milton.
Lacy Gamble of Georgetown sports green and white hair as she keeps an eye on the parade.
Todd Allen annually entertains the parade crowd on his skateboard on Federal Street prior to the event’s start.
The flag corps leads members of the Cape Henlopen High School Band.
Clem Legates of Milton owns the only remaining steam-engine boat in Delaware.
The Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning penguins make an appearance during the parade. The company is one of the sponsors of the parade.
Milton Mayor John Collier, elected in 2022, hands out green beads to parade viewers.
Members of the Milton Garden Club spread seeds along the parade route.
Goober Charms is the theme of Techno Goober’s colorful float.
What would the parade be without a first-class float from sponsor Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant.
