Judi Caracausa, a beloved Mystic resident and successful real estate broker, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Mystic Irish Parade. Parade officials made the announcement Monday at Sift bakery. The 2025 Mystic Irish Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 23 at 1 p.m.

Known affectionately as “Miss Mystic,” Judi Caracausa has been an integral part of the Mystic community for decades. As a business owner and passionate community advocate, she has consistently supported local organizations and initiatives. This will be the 20^th year of the popular parade.

“Judi embodies the spirit of the Mystic Irish Parade,” said Neil Ryan, President of the Mystic Parade Foundation. “Her unwavering dedication to our community, infectious energy, and kind heart have made her a true ambassador for Mystic. We are honored to have Judi lead this year’s parade.”

A longtime resident of Mystic, Judi began her career in the food industry with her family, establishing “The Market” International Food and Gifts in 1980. She later founded Market Realty, LLC, a successful real estate brokerage in Mystic’s historic river park. Today, she continues to thrive as an Associate Broker with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Judi is deeply involved in the community. She is a member of numerous organizations, including the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, and the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club. She is a passionate supporter of local initiatives such as the Summer Concerts in the Mystic River Park and “Discovery to Cure,” a research foundation dedicated to cancer research at Smilow-Yale Cancer Center.

The Grand Marshal is carefully selected each year by the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation’s Board of Directors. The primary prerequisite for leading the parade in this role is honoring, supporting, and being a positive, contributing member in the Southeastern Connecticut community.

The Mystic Irish Parade has become the region’s largest, drawing over 2,000 participants and attracting 30,000+ spectators annually. This vibrant community event is spearheaded by the Mystic Irish Parade Foundation, a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to supporting local charities.

Beyond organizing the spectacular parade, the Foundation actively engages the community through initiatives like an annual Irish Dinner and the prestigious Grand Colleen Scholarship Contest. Committed to preserving and sharing Irish heritage, the Foundation actively utilizes its website, Facebook page, and year-round events to connect with the community.