Parade committee accepting applications

The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee is now accepting applications for nonprofit groups interested in being the beneficiary of 2008 St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Past beneficiaries include Cottonwood Inc., the Crown Casting Club and Health Care Access. In 21 years, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade has provided more than $435,000 to local charities.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 24. Applications may be picked up at McDonald Chiropractic Clinic, 953 E. 23rd St.; Cottin’s Coast to Coast Hardware, 1832 Mass.; or LKWN/The Lazer, 3125 W. Sixth St.

For more information call 749-6677 or e-mail info@lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com.