The St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association announced the following awards for the 240th St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which was televised yesterday on The CW Philly:

Hon. James H.J. Tate Award for the group that best exemplified the spirit of the parade: McDade / Cara Championship Dancers

Msgr. Thomas J. Rilley Award for the outstanding fraternal organization: 2nd Street Irish Society

George Costello Award for the organization with the outstanding float in the parade: Cavan Society

Hon. Vincent A. Carroll Award for the outstanding musical unit (excluding grade school bands): Philadelphia Police & Fire, Pipes & Drum Band

Anthony J. Ryan Award for outstanding grade school band: Catholic Elementary Schools Marching Band

Walter Garvin Award for outstanding children's Irish dance group: Rince Ri School of Irish Dance

Marie C. Burns Award for outstanding adult dance group: Tara Gael Dancers

Joseph E. Montgomery Award for outstanding AOH and/or LAOH divisions: All AOH & LAOH Divisions

Joseph J. "Banjo" McCoy Award for outstanding fraternal organization: Cairdeas Irish Brigade

James F. Cawley Parade Director's Award for outstanding organization, selected by the parade director: Cardinal O’Hara High School Marching Band

Father Kevin C. Trautner Award for an outstanding school or religious organization that displays their Irish heritage while promoting Christian values: St. Katherine of Siena N.E. Philadelphia

Maureen McDade McGrory Award for outstanding children's Irish dance group exemplifying the spirit of Irish culture through traditional dance: Coyle School of Irish Dance

The parade will be rebroadcast on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17th, 9 a.m. to 12 noon on CBS 3 and again on The CW Philly from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Parade is also available at www.cbs3.com and on Comcast’s On Demand feature beginning Thursday, March 18th.