CARNDONAGH is getting
ready for the return of its first Easter Parade in
more than 20 years.
A local committee was recently formed to revive the
old tradition in the North Inishowen market town to
give people a boost of fun and colour in the
recession.
The family-friendly event will include a parade,
fancy dress and a number of fun activities including
Best Easter Bonnet competition.
"Carndonagh Easter Monday Parade Committee have been
very much encouraged by the support, financial and
otherwise, that we have received from the local
business community," said a spokesperson.
"It is hoped that the many clubs and organisations
in the town will join the parade on the day and make
it a celebration of the extent of community
involvement in Carn.
"All businesses are asked to join in the spirit of
the day, enter floats and promote the town. Entries
however are not confined to the town so, if you
fancy a good day’s fun, come along and enter."
The event will take place on Easter Monday, April 5,
2010 kicking off from Simpson’s car park at 3pm
sharp.
The parade will then proceed to the Diamond, down
Bridge Street, onto Church Road and will return to
the Diamond via Station Road and Malin Street,
before ending at Simpson’s.
There will be prizes for the Best Easer Bonnet, best
fancy dress and best floats.
Inishowen vintage cars and tractors will also be
taking part and entries are invited from far and
wide.
The Buncrana Accordion Band and the Inishowen
Carnival Group will attend while there will be live
entertainment from a gig rig in the Diamond.
"Visitors to the town and participants are asked to
comply with traffic and parking restrictions and
abide by direction from the Gardai and parade
stewards. There will be ample designated parking
available around the town and on the outskirts.
Detours will be in place for through traffic."
The organisers seek more volunteers to assist with
stewarding and would ask anyone interested to please
contact Aidan Wilson at Carndonagh Rural and
Community Development Offices on 93 29969 or Tommy
Cunningham on 086 3566333.
"Finally, it is hoped that this will be a great
revival for the Easter Parade and a few prayers for
good weather on the day would not go astray," added
the spokesperson. |
