This is our season lead event for the calendar year – our showpiece that draws candidates to this great public speaking event.
Come join us as a candidate.
Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
THERE GET YOUR ENTRIES FOR THIS PRESTEGIOUS CEREMONY.
QUEEN SELECTION NIGHT
Since 2019 when the Soulanges Irish Society was formed it has been proud to announce the Queen Selection Evening for the Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Anyone interested in applying for this public speaking event to be Annual Queen of the Parade must read the criteria below.
Criteria for Entry
Individuals interested in participating in this event must be:
· Of some Irish descent
· Woman - 18 to 35 years of age
· A Canadian citizen and resident of the Greater Montreal area
· Willing to attend functions throughout the year, mainly on weekends.
Note: The Queen and Court are exclusive to the Soulanges Irish Society’s St. Patrick’s Parade. They may not accept similar positions in any other 2024 St. Patrick’s Parades.
The Selection Evening is an opportunity for the participants to:
· Explore their Irish roots
· Meet new and interesting people
· Attend events (Queen and Court)
· Receive the following gifts from our sponsors:
· 2 tickets to Ireland from the Soulanges Irish Society
· $500 cheque from the Soulanges Irish Society for the person chosen as Queen
· Gifts for the Queen and her Court.
· Hair and make-up package from Salon Chatelaine for the Queen and her Court.
· Gift certificates for the Queen and her Court.
· Many other gifts as well
WHAT IS THE SELECTION NIGHT?
The parade committee will name 3 judges who will evaluate the contestants based on the following criteria:
· Confidence and public speaking - 25%
· Community involvement and community spirit - 25%
· Crowd participation and reaction - 25%
· One specific question that all participants will be given beforehand - 25%
IMPORTANT DATES
QUEEN & HER COURT SELECTION EVENING: Saturday, February 10th, 2024 - 6:00pm
Location : Ressco Banquet Hall 54 boul. Cite des Jeunes Vaudreuil Dorion Quebec.
IRISH BREAKFAST: Saturday February 18th, 2023 – 10:00
IRISH MINGLE: Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Location: Mckibbins Irish Pub 3036 boul. De la Gare Vaudreuil QC
GRAND MARSHAL ROAST & TOAST DINNER: Saturday, March 3th, 2024
Location: Whitlock Golf & Curling Club, 128 Cote St. Charles Hudson QC
IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR DINNER: Saturday, March 10th, 2024
Location: Whitlock Golf & Curling Club, 128 Cote St. Charles Hudson QC
PARADE DAY : Saturday, March 17th, 2024 / 9:00am-9:00pm
Location: Various locations throughout Hudson and during the parade.
MONTREAL ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE DAY: Sunday, March 18th, 2024
Location: Leave from Hudson to Downtown - 9:00am-6:00pm
CHATEAUGUAY ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE DAY: Sunday, March 25th, 2024
Location: Leave from Hudson to Chateauguay - 9:00am-6:00pm
If you have other inquiries, please contact us soulangesirishsociety@gmail.com
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