Ride or walk with Meals on Wheels in the Syracuse St. Patrick's Day Parade

***This info is from 2025...will update with new info soon****

Everyone knows about Meals on Wheels. They are looking for riders and walkers for their group at the parade.
The cyclists are wanted because they want to promote their summer Alley Cat Ride which is so much fun.
This is an opportunity to promote an awesome not for profit!
Also it's fun to participate in the parade.
Helmets required if biking.

Staging Area
MOW is in the Leinster Division, and this year we are Number 1 (should be easy to find)! We are in front of the Crouse Health group. Arrive at 12:30pm, Erie Blvd. W & West St. Due to road closures enter at S Geddes Intersection.

Don't even try to drive or park near there. I'm parking at Destiny with my bicycle and then bike from there. I recommend doing something similar.
The MOW rep mentioned that they will be meeting at the Freedom of Espresso in Franklin Square and then they'll start walking to the Staging area at 12:10.

The staging area will be a bit chaotic (though festive) with all of the groups hanging out. If you are lost just ask someone where the Leinster Division is and you'll find us easily. Here's a link to the entire line up, https://www.syracusestpatricksparade.org/parade-information/ and then click on the green sheets pdf.

Note
Participants are not allowed to drink while in the parade route (before and after is okay) and also maintain responsible decorum.
Check back for more specific details...

NEW FROM MOW

· Parking is in the parking lot adjacent to Freedom of Espresso off of Plum Street. One of our board members lives there and has given us permission to park in the lot.
· We will meet as a group outside of Freedom of Espresso at 115 Solar Street, Syracuse between 11:45 AM – 12: OO PM. They have great coffee and a rest room. We will begin our walk to our parade location just after noon.
· We are part of the Leinster Division and should plan to arrive no later than 12:30 pm. Our stop is Erie Blvd. W. & West Street
· Please wear your GREEN Meals on Wheel t-shirt if you have one.
· I have candy, some t-shirts, beads, chip clips, pens and note pads for us to distribute as well as flyers to volunteer, information about our annual meeting and the upcoming Alley Cat Ride. If you want to bring candy, please feel free to bring it with you.
· McGuire is providing a truck for this year’s event. Elliot drove with us last year and is going to join us again this year. Thank you Elliot and McGuire for your support.
· We will have a wagon, a loud speaker.
· If you have a speaker that can connect via blue tooth to pump some music, please bring it with you.
· Wear comfortable shoes.
· If anyone wants to stay for a little while after the parade, we are heading to Middle Ages. They will have food trucks, music, children and adult activities and more. It is free to attend so please join if you can. Their address is 120 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse NY.