This year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Wednesday March 17, when the centre of Mullingar will be transformed into a pedestrianised entertainment zone.
Various stages will be located throughout the town, showcasing some of the Midlands’ top musicial acts. All musicial tastes will be catered for, from rock and pop, to country, classical, traditional, and world music.
Family entertainment including a rodeo bull, inflatable assault course, gladiator dual, giant sumo wrestling, micro bikes, and bouncing castle/ball pond will also be provided.
This year the committee are delighted to announce that some of Galway’s top street performers will be making their way to the Midlands to entertain the crowds before and during the parade. Expect fire eaters, jugglers, acrobats, and stilt walkers. Stage Craft Ireland will also perform their new street theatre show which is based on this year’s theme ‘The Environment’. And for younger family members, some of their favourite cartoon/TV characters will make an appearance.
The parade itself will take place from 4pm until 6pm. Come early to enjoy your St Patrick’s Day Festival.
Don’t forget the 4 Fd Arty Regt will host a table quiz in aid of the 2010 St Patrick’s Day Parade this Tuesday March 9 in the NCO Mess, Columb Barracks, Mullingar. A table of four people is €40 and the master of ceremonies is BQMS Peter McKenna (Rtd ). The quiz will start at 9pm sharp, so come along to support your St Patrick’s Day Parade and have a good time while you do.
For regular updates on this year’s festivities, search for Mullingar St Patrick’s Day Parade on www.facebook.com, or visit www.bebo.com/mullingarparade or the parade website at www.mullingarparade.ie
