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Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh with Dáithí Ó Sé who led the parade on Saturday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was another memorable night at the Rose of Tralee Festival annual parade on Saturday as thousands lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the glamorous Roses.
Just before 9pm, the parade led by Dáithí Ó Sé and current Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh, made its way down Boherbee and to the town centre with Dáithí geeing up the crowd and getting the atmosphere going.
They were followed by colourful participants in amazing costumes and of course the Roses themselves who waved and danced their way to the top of Denny Street where MC for the evening, John Drummey and Elaine Kinsella provided a running commentary on the participants and interviews with the Roses.
It was then party time as Roses, Escorts and Rosebuds danced and enjoyed the fireworks which provided a spectacular end to the night’s proceedings.
We were there taking photos and filming the event so watch the highlights of the parade in a 2½ minute video, followed below by images from the night (we’ll have loads more tomorrow)…
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The Perth and Boston and New England Roses wave to the crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean
A colourful participant in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Great colour in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Members of the Inspired group and friends taking part in the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Melbourne Rose gives us a wave. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Philadelphia and Meath Roses were blooming. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Kentucky and Toronto Roses on their float. Photo by Dermot Crean
Bernie, Kelly, Rachel and James Hayes at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Souhtern California and Melbourne Roses on their float. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Roses, Escorts and Rosebuds having fun. Photo by Dermot Crean
Roses looking beautiful on their float. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Great colour at the Rose Parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Scotland and Longford Roses on their float. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Queensland Rose gives a wave. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Kerry Rose Julett Culloty at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
Faces in the crowd at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
The South Carolina and Dublin Roses give us a wave. Photo by Dermot Crean
The huge crowds in Denny Street at the parade. Photo by Dermot Crean
