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THE PARADE

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The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate St. Paddy's Day the Enterprise way with the World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Half Pint 0.5K.  

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It's time for shamrocks and shenanigans once again as we celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the WORLD'S SMALLEST ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, which first began in 1993!  Here in Enterprise, Alabama we celebrate our eccentricities.  The World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade earns its claim to fame as people line the street to watch in delight and cheer on the GRAND MARSHAL  - the parade's only participant.  That's right, one lone-marcher travels down the Irish Isle while waving the over-sized Irish flag and dances in merriment.  Okay - it's not the Irish Isle, it's E College Street, but it's every bit as magical.  So pull out your St. Patrick's Day flare and meet us there!

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Speaking of the Grand Marshal... We are now accepting nominations for this year's honoree.  Nominations can easily be submitted online.

HALF PINT 0.5K

"The Race for the Rest of Us"

DOWNTOWN ENTERPRISE

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THE HALF PINT 0.5K

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In 2019, we decided 15 minutes of fun just wasn't enough.  So we added the Half Pint 0.5K (that decimal is not a typo)!  This is a "Race for the Rest of Us." Immediately following the World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade, our illustrious Grand Marshal makes their way to the Start Line and waves the flag a few times more to signal the beginning of the most satisfying "race" of the year.  

 

The Half Pint 0.5K supports those whose idea of running for a six-pack is more like a drive to the nearest convenience store instead of the nearest health club.  You're more likely to break a sweat putting on your St. Paddy's Day flair than participating in this event. It's less of a race and more like a brisk walk around the block.  After all, it is only 546 yards, with a carb-loaded donut stop at the halfway mark to give you sugar rush you need to make it to the finish line! BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE.  Your registration comes with super cool swag and ends in a post-race party to celebrate your commitment to fitness (even if that simply means "fit'ness this donut in my mouth")!  Most importantly, you can finally brag to all of your friends about winning a race.  We'll CHEERS to that!

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Pre-Registration is the most strenuous part of this care-free event.  It's a pretty great idea to sign-up before the deadline if you want to receive the official event t-shirt, swag bag, access to post-race celebration, complimentary beverage, and a chance to take your photos with the new championship belt!  

 

Same-day registration will be available, but we can't guarantee much more than a little fun (i.e. swag will be limited to what we have leftover from previous years until it's gone) and a higher registration fee.

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The 2026 Half Pint 0.5K pre-registration will be available soon!  

SPONSOR INFO

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Members of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce have an exclusive opportunity to spotlight their business and show off their community support.  Past year's attendance records show nearly 5,000 visitors to the festival grounds during the duration of the combined event, with an annual average of 500+ registered for the Half Pint 0.5K alone. The Parade Committee is offering a number of sponsorships at various price levels, each with its own promotional considerations. Here some of the many benefits of sponsoring the World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade and Half Pint 0.5K:

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  • Access to a large demographic of attendees, goodwill, and an opportunity to once again demonstrate your deep-rooted commitment to the Enterprise community

  • Company brand exposure to a broad customer base, creating new sales opportunities;

  • Pre-Event recognition and exposure

  • An opportunity to showcase your product and sample the audience

  • On-site signage and exposure

  • Parade-day sponsor recognition in announcements and live videos;

  • Exposure to a large group of diversified participants and spectators; and

  • Identification in media efforts (electronic & print).

 

If you are interested in becoming a 2026 Sponsor for the World's Smallest St. Patrick's Day Parade and Half Pint 0.5K, contact the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce at (334) 347-0581 or email: info@enterprisealabama.com.

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