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.Mayor Mikey Sheehy with Rose of Tralee Róisín Wiley and Dáithí Ó Sé. Photo by Dermot Crean
THOUSANDS turned out on the streets of Tralee once again last night for the annual extravaganza of colour and noise that is the Rose parade.
A dry evening proved perfect for the masses gathered along Castle Street and Denny Street as the parade — always a highlight of the Rose of Tralee/Féile Thrá Lí festival — made its way through to the Denny Street stage.
As always, the evening culminated with the wonderful fireworks display while there was plenty entertainment into the night for the crowds to enjoy. Scroll down for photos…
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.Supporting the Kerry Rose. Photo by Dermot Crean
FAMILIES gathered from early on on the streets of Tralee to get a good view of the Rose parade last night.
There were banners all around the route in support of the various Roses and their girls reciprocated their enthusiasm with frantic waving to their families and friends.
We took some photos of the masses to capture the great atmosphere of the night…
A cop serenading the crowd. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot Crean.The enthusiasm of it all. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanThumbs up. Photo by Dermot Crean.Every vantage point utilised. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot Crean.Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanFamiliar local faces outside Jess McCarthys. Photo by Dermot Crean.Waiting on Castle Street. Photo by Dermot CreanHappy faces on Castle Street. Photo by Dermot CreanYvonne and Ed O’Brien at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean.Local faces at the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanPatiently waiting for the parade. Photo by Dermot CreanGetting a great view. Photo by Dermot Crean.Local faces in the crowd. Photo by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanPhoto by Dermot CreanDerry well represented. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Tipp contingent. Photo by Dermot CreanSupport from Down Under. Photo by Dermot CreanUp Cork. Photo by Dermot CreanThe loud Louth crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The Festival has been fantastic so far with great crowds and entertainment on the streets. Here’s a few things to get up to on Sunday…
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1. Family entertainment….
Head to the Town Park to enjoy the Tayto Birthday Roadshow, the School of Irish Archaeology’s Big Dig, Dance Zone,, Marching & Pipe Band Circles, Kerry Library’s Dee the Bee Story Trail, Bounce World, Pop-Up Gaeltacht, and much more.
There’s also fantastic entertainment on the streets all day with an inflatables parade, great music, Art in the Park on Denny Street, the Garda Band on the Denny Street Stage among the many highlights
2. Mind, body and soul…
Presented by Quest & Thrive, the Wellness Zone has Meditation, Yoga, breathwork, soundbath, talks & workshops at Páirc an Phiarsaigh for all the family. For registration & info on events, click here
3. More parade fun…
The parade was incredible last night and you have the chance to relive the colour this afternoon…with added silverware!
Yes, the All-Ireland winning Kerry Ladies Football team will be taking part in the parade with the Brendan Martin Cup. It takes place from 2pm and with the weather expected to stay dry it should be a fun day out.
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4. Fly with Birds…
The highlight of the week for kids and teenagers is of course Birds Amusements and the fun continues at Ivy Terrace and the Brandon Car Park from 2pm daily until Sunday, August 25.
5. Meet the Roses for a pint…
Presented by Tralee Vintners participating Hotels & Bars will host the Roses and Rose Centres along with their family and friends and of course their Rose Escort & Rose Bud.
There’ll be a chance to chat and get your photo taken with the Roses (see below) from 3.30pm to 5pm.
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6. Celebration of Light…
The tranquil setting of Tralee Bay Wetlands will once again provide the stunning backdrop for this year’s Celebration of Light Ceremony, organised annually by cancer support charity Recovery Haven Kerry.
The event aims to unite those touched by cancer and remember those we have lost. Some of the Roses will be in attendance for the event which starts from 7pm.
7. Beats on the streets…
Today is the big one for street entertainment.
Denny Street is the place to be tonight with The Classic Beatles delivering hits from the Fab Four from 7.30pm. That’ll be followed by pop masterpieces from Abba Gold at 9.30pm to bring out the Dancing Queens.
Over in The Square you can see the amazing Renovator from 9pm and there’ll also be music at The Mall and Castle Street.
4. Fly with Birds…
