TraleeToday.ie’s coverage of the Rose of Tralee International Festival/Féile Thrá Lí is brought to you by Charlie’s Bar & Bistro at Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club…
The fine weather continues today, so get out and enjoy the host of activities on Saturday. Here’s a few things to get up to today…
1. Gowns Of Glory
The annual ‘Gowns of Glory’ exhibition displaying Rose of Tralee dresses through the decades has moved to a new home this year from the Kerry County Museum.
For one year only it is being hosted at The Rose Hotel, so head along to see the changing style over the years.
2. See the Emergency Services display…
Between 12pm and 4pm there will be a number of emergency services vehicles and personnel at the end of Denny Street (Ashe Memorial Hall) for a free event open to all.
There will be a display from An Garda Siochana- fire service- Ambulance- Banna rescue- Red Cross- Civil defence and many more.
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3. Family entertainment in town…
The Town Park will have all the fun of family town. Highlights are Mal’s Circus Workshop from 11am and 1pm, Monsieur Gusto at 12pm and 3pm and much more in between.
Meanwhile at the Mall and The Square there will also see great entertainment. The food stalls will cater for all culinary needs while in the Square there’s Lixnaw Comhaltas providing the music from 3pm to 5pm.
4. Birds for fun…
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 3pm daily.
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6. The colour of the parade…
One of the highlights of the festival, the ‘Roses In The Moonlight’ parade will feature floats, fireworks, glowing costumes and of course the Roses, Rose Escorts, Rose Buds and Buddies for 2026 along with marching bands and performers. It’s scheduled to hit the town after 8.30pm.
Participants in the parade last year. Photo by Dermot Crean7. Beats on the streets…
There’s some amazing music to enjoy on the streets of Tralee on Saturday.
Highlights include Rory Gallagher tribute act Crest of a Wave on the Square stage at 7.30pm, followed at 9pm by IE/DC, the AC/DC tribute band which is sure to keep the crowd rocking.
The Rockshore Rewind stage on Castle Street will have a DJ set with free giveaways.
Over on Denny Street, Take That Vs Westlife will entertain the crowds for the Roses pre-parade while after the fireworks,ABBA Sisters will belt out classic songs to keep the party going.
