All prospective new members will need to be sponsored by an existing member in "Good Standing" of the Krewe of Shamrock. If you do not have a sponsor, one will be assigned to you for the first year. Your application is submitted to the Membership Committee for processing and overall approval by the Board of Directors. All new members must prove to be at least 21 years of age.
New members are a welcome addition to the Krewe of Shamrock and in the spirit of "family" we welcome family and friends to become members!!! (Discount for dual membership applications.)
Krewe of Shamrock has 2 membership levels as described below.
Full member: $325 Annual membership fee.
12 Volunteer hour requirement per Krewe year (or $12 per hour in-kind donation).
Participation in all parades ( SantaFest, Gasparilla Children's Parade, Gasparilla Day Parade, Knights of Sant' Yago Knight Parade, Rough Riders St. Patrick's Day Parade + any other parades as determined by the Board. Guesting with other krewes and the associated guest fees not included.)
Annual Krewe of Shamrock T-shirt
Full voting rights.
Associate member: $450 membership fee.
Participation in 2 parades of the Associate Member's choice.
No volunteer hour requirement.
No free admission to the Krewe of Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Party.
No voting rights.
Associate member status is only allowable for one year. Renewal with the Krewe of Shamrock would be as a full member with all rights and requirements.