Former Massachusetts State Troopers Association
ST. PATRICK’S DAY WEEKEND 2025
Wed, Mar 12
|Naples
it is time to start making some plans for FMSTA’s most attended event!! This event always sells out quickly, don't wait to sign up or there may not be a spot for you! All sign-up information is below.
Time & Location
Mar 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – Mar 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
Naples, Naples, FL, USA
About the event
This is a glimpse at what is planned so far. Again the cookout will be held at "The Village Spot" and the meeting spot for the parade is at Naples PD.
Wednesday March 12 - Red Sox game at JetBlue Park South, Fort Myers, Fenway South. 6PM vs the Minnesota Twins. Further Info to Follow.
Thursday March 13 – INFORMAL get together 6PM at the Bayfront Inn (Our Host Hotel). Meet at the bar located in the rear oudoor balcony patio.
Friday March 14 - Picnic & Cookout at "The Village Spot Restaurant" at Village Walk – 3150 Village Walk Circle, Naples, FL 34109 – 11:30AM – 2:30PM. $37 per person.
Friday March 14 – INFORMAL get together at the bar at the Island Gypsy Cafe and Marina Bar on the Isle of Capri. 292 Capri Blvd, Naples, FL 34113. Waterfront drinks, dining (*) and music available. - 6 PM. Free shuttle van service will be departing from the Bayfront Inn at 5:30 PM. With return shuttle departing at 9:30 PM. (* Food and drink available for purchase)
Saturday March 15 - St Patrick’s Parade - Meeting at Naples PD 355 Riverside Circle, Naples – Please report by 9AM. Coffee and donuts between 8 - 9AM if interested. Parade 11AM - 1PM. Shuttle service from Bayfront Inn to Naples PD available at 830AM.
Saturday March 15 – Sunset Cruise – Further Info to Follow.
Sunday March 16 - Trolley Pub Crawl 11-3. Leaving from the Bayfront Inn. Be ready to depart at 10:45. $20 per person.
The Bayfront Inn will have rooms available to our members at $229 per room. (SEE BELOW FOR CONTACT INFORMATION).
The “Uniform of the Day” for the parade will be FMSTA ball cap, FMSTA white polo shirt, WHITE sneakers and either long beige pants, beige shorts or beige capri pants. Cost of polo shirt is $30 and FMSTA ball cap is $20.
These events sell out quickly, so, if you are interested in attending any or all of these events and/or need to order an FMSTA polo and/or hat, please contact Karen DeMasi to secure your spot at k.demasi334@gmail.com or cell 508-404-6166.
Please mail checks, payable to Karen DeMasi, at:
4662 Kensington Circle, Naples, FL 34119 ; or
Venmo @Karen-DeMasi-2
More info to follow!
Centered In Paradise
Bayfront Inn
1221 5th Ave South
Naples, FL 34102
Hotel Website: bayfrontinnnaples.com
The Bayfront Inn of Naples is pleased to be holding a block of rooms for the FORMER MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE ASSOSCIATION on the weekend of March 14, 2025.
The special group rate is $229 per night for a standard room plus 12% tax. Rooms are available for the group from March 12 to March 16. The cut-off date for reservations is February 12. (Due to high demand, the cut off date to make a reservation under this reduced group rate is earlier than past years.) The room type choices are a room with a King Bed or a room with two full-sized Double Beds.
TO MAKE A RESERVATION WITHIN THE GROUP ROOM BLOCK:
Please contact FMSTA Board Member Rocky Lapomardo at (954) 818-2748 (call or text) or email at rockymsp1728@yahoo.com.
You will need a credit card to guarantee your reservation. You may change or cancel the reservation up to 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty.