Would you like to participate in the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade?

The Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade is back and looking for participants to take part in the celebration and highlight social inclusion at the same time

The Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place this year on Sunday, March 17.  The parade is one of the biggest in Donegal and this year Letterkenny Chamber is hoping to make this one another full-on celebration with a festival atmosphere on the day. 

This year St Patrick’s Day marks the start of One Donegal Social Inclusion Week so event organisers would be delighted if participants would highlight Social Inclusion in their entry.

One Donegal Social Inclusion Week is the opportunity to promote and highlight the positive work that the public and community sectors are involved in, to reduce discrimination, poverty and social exclusion but it is also an important opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by vulnerable members of our community.

The invite is extended to sporting groups, dance studios, gymnastic clubs, community groups and schools to get involved. The parade is an opportunity to celebrate this important national holiday in style. 

“Last year we had one of the biggest ever turnouts for the parade and we hope to keep the momentum going this year,” Chamber President Fionnuala Rabbitt said.

“St Patrick’s Day is an important event in the calendar marking the start of the Spring season. 

“This year it falls on a weekend, making it extra special so everyone in Letterkenny is looking forward to a fantastic few days of fun and celebration. 

“The Letterkenny Parade is a great family event in Letterkenny, so the more groups that get involved the better the parade.”

“The parade is organised by Letterkenny Chamber and over the next few weeks we will be fundraising for the event”, explains Leonard Watson, the Chair of the St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “Over the last few years, we have had a brilliant response from the business community who donate towards the cost of the parade. 

“If any business wants to donate please just get in touch with the office or one of the committee. These direct donations make such a difference to the success of the parade.”

This year’s entertainment will start on the stage at Market Centre at 1.30pm with the parade starting at 3pm. 

In addition, there will be a photo booth located on Main Street, where spectators and their families can get a commemorative photo of this special day.

For those gathering to watch the parade, there will be music along the street from 2pm.  So there’ll be lots to keep everyone entertained until the parade starts at 3pm. 

“We are asking everyone to get behind our St Patrick’s Day event in Letterkenny this year to help us make it the special day it should be,” Fionnuala continued. 

To enter a float, make a donation or for more information contact Letterkenny Chamber at 074 9124866 or email info@letterkennychamber.com