Beginning in 1998 the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has offered sponsorships of each of
Ireland’s 32 counties. In every parade since it’s inception men, women and children have marched bearing
flags that represent “Ireland’s 32”- both in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Pattie and Bill Ertel are the
deputy chairs for the project. On March 17, 2012 the flag bearers will again march under the sponsorships
of individuals and families. A single county may have a number of sponsors. A special mention of the
sponsors is made from the reviewing stand during the Parade, and will also be listed on this website.