Members of the St Patrick’s Day parade committee getting into the spirit of things, from left: Martin Brosnan, Anne O’Shea, Jason Brick, Micheal Gaffney, Johnnie Wall, Danny Leane and Sean Lyons. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
OVER the last few years, Tralee has been gripped by running mania so it’s fitting that the St Patrick’s day parade in town will represent that.
The theme of the St Patrick’s Day parade this year is being active and the parade committee would like if community groups taking part would display their wares as to how they encourage people to keep fit.
Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey, will be the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade.
St Patrick’s Day parade applications forms can be picked up at The Kerry Council Office reception desk, the Tralee Chamber Alliance office on Denny Street and the old town hall office in Princes Quay.
Completed forms can be handed in to any of the above buildings.
Parking arrangements for St Patrick’s Day are as follows…
• No Parking in Denny Street from 2.00.am until 3.00.pm on the day
• John Joe Sheehy road will be closed to traffic from 11.00.am and Boherbue to Denny Street from 12.00. Midday.
• Closing date for application is Friday 6th March and will be strictly adhered too.
• As usual The Parade assembles on the John Joe Sheehy road from 11.00.am (The Road will be closed to traffic from 11.00.am – 12.30. pm)
• The parade itself will start at 12.00. Sharp
• Marching straight down Boherbee / Upper Castle Street / Castle Street and down Denny Street
• Viewing stand will be at the corner of Denny Street as always.
