​St. Patricks Day Parade Details Confirmed

This year’s St. Patrick’s Parade will assemble in the Fair Green at 13:30, March 17, and after some pre-show music the parade will start at 14:00 sharp.
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The route will follow Society Street towards Main Street, up Slí Na hAbhann, down past Dunlo Street and then ending at a viewing stand in St. Michael Square. This parade, presented by a yet to be selected  Grand Marshall, will use the National Feastday as it’s  theme, encouraging participants to celebrate or highlight any subject they wish.
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The parade will award cash prizes for the best showcase of five categories in Culture, Education, Voluntary Groups, Sporting and Commercial, and the Tony Colohan Award for  the  overall winner last year it was the towns colourful and growing Indian Community. Ballinasloe’s Paddy’s Parade provides a great showcase of the town, and this year’s event will hopefully be another highlight. If you would like further information about this event, you can contact the organizers at 087 6207477 or at 089 9973008.