2008 Parade award-winning entries:
Best Float: Jefferson Estates Homeowners Association
Best New Entry: Indiana Jones Fan Club
Most Irish Entry: Casey's Foods
Most Colorful Entry: Naperville Garden Club
Crowd Favorite Award: Quigley's Irish Pub
Outstanding Youth Group: Weber Irish Dancers
Outstanding Musical Group: Tunes of Glory
Best Four-Legged Entry: Two Bostons Boutique
Queen's Choice Award: McNulty Irish Dancers
Founder's Award: South Side Irish Relocated
The Grand Marshall for the 2008 Parade was Naperville businessman Nick Ryan!
Mr. Ryan is the President of Marquette Property Investments and a Partner in the family of eight Marquette Companies, all real estate related. During a 30 year real estate career, Mr. Ryan has designed, developed and operated more than $1 billion worth of residential and mixed-use properties, including office, retail, residential, senior housing and inter-generational communities. Mr. Ryan co-founded the Marquette Companies in 1983, which currently have over 300 employees. In 1994, Mr. Ryan co-founded Kensington/Marquette Partners, LLC, which has subsequently acquired and operated more than $500 million of apartment assets on behalf of separate account clients. Mr. Ryan graduated from Rose-Hillman Institute of Technology, with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Mr. Ryan currently serves as a board member of the National Multi-Housing Council, the Institute for Community, and the American Senior Housing Association. He is also a member of the Pension Real Estate Association. Locally, Mr. Ryan and his wife, Teresa, own Ryan Hill Realty and Casa Bella Kitchen and Bath store, dedicated to providing residents of Naperville and the surrounding area, with a very high level of customer service. Mr. Ryan serves on the Carillon Foundation and is a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown. He and Teresa have 5 adult children and 5 grandchildren, who look Irish, even if they may not fully be!!
The West Suburban Irish chose Nick Ryan as Grand Marshall to honor his outstanding business success, to acknowledge his generous contributions to the community, and to enjoy his wonderful sense of humor and fun during the Parade!
Congratulations, Nick!
Our 2008 Parade Queen, Colleen Manser!
Read about our Queen, Colleen, on our Parade Queen page.
The Irish Clan of the Year!
Congratulations to Mike & Lynda Reilly
and their extended family for being named
the West Suburban Irish Clan of the Year for 2008!
Mike & Lynda Reilly (center of photo) surrounded by the
Reilly Clan.
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Last modified:
12/04/2011