Mystic Irish Parade winners announced

April 11, 2022 12:30 pm • Last Updated: April 11, 2022 12:30 pm

Crowds gather along West Main Street during the Mystic Irish Parade last month. A crowd of thousands gathered along the route of the 17th annual event.(Sarah Gordon | The Day)

The 17th annual Mystic Irish Parade last month brought attendees from near and far to celebrate Irish heritage. An estimated 2,000 marchers gathered for the downtown celebration led by Grand Marshal Alexis Ann.

The parade included the Fitch High School Falcons marching band, law enforcement, state and regional representatives, members of the armed services, and mariners. Winners of the 2022 Mystic Irish Parade categories were:

Best Non-Profit: Mystic Garden Club

Most Entertaining: Sugar

Best Community Spirit: Academy Point

Best Irish Flag: Knights of Columbus Council 1943 Mystic

Spirit of Mystic: All New Haven Contingents

Best Dancers: Spirited Soles Irish Dance Academy

Larry Gemma Memorial Award: Ancient Mariners

Best High School Band: Stonington High School

Best Military Salute: New Haven Emerald Society

Best Marching Band: Kentish Guards of Rhode Island

Spirit of the Green Award: New London Homeless Center

Best Salute: Deep River Junior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps Co.

Best Color Guard: Connecticut State Police Emerald Society

Best First Responders: Westerly RI Fire Department

Best Float: Stone Ridge Active Retirement

Best Pipe Band: Middletown Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, New London Emerald Society Pipes and Drums (tie)

Ed Murphy Memorial Award: Boy Scouts of America Mohegan District Pack 71

Most Unique: Connecticut State Police Alumni

Parade Ambassador:Robert Valenti

Best Newcomer: St. Edmunds Pipes and Drums

Best Musical Float: Mystic Seaport Museum

Best Antique Apparatus: Yantic Fire Department

Most Athletic: New London Rugby

People’s Choice: JPO Productions

The Ancient Mariners Connecticut Fife and Drum Corps play during the Mystic Irish Parade on Sunday, March 27, 2022. A crowd of thousands gathered along the route of the 17th annual event.(Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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The Irish Setter Club of Central Connecticut marches in the Mystic Irish Parade last month.(Sarah Gordon | The Day)

Parade watchers look on from a second story apartment along West Main Street during the Mystic Irish Parade on Sunday, March 27, 2022. A crowd of thousands gathered along the route of the 17th annual event.(Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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