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Westport is preparing for a full weekend of celebrations ahead of this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place on Tuesday, March 17, at 1pm.
Organised by the ‘Gathering for Patrick’ committee, the parade will once again showcase the many community groups, clubs, and organisations of Westport.
This year’s theme, “Reeling In the Years,” will see participants celebrate their groups’ milestones and achievements over the years. The parade will be led by legendary musician and member of The Chieftains, Matt Molloy, as Grand Marshal.
Pictured is the Westport St Patrick's Day route
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The weekend’s festivities will begin on Saturday, March 14, with the Duck Race fundraiser on The Mall from 1pm. The fundraiser will see up to 1,000 ducks race along the river, with prizes awarded on the day. Ducks will be available to purchase on the day, with all funds raised going towards the cost of organising the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Following the parade on St Patrick’s Day, celebrations will continue with a Family Fun Zone in the James Street Car Park from 2pm to 5pm.
A spokesperson for the Westport St. Patrick’s Day parade said: “We are a small group of volunteers working to make St Patrick’s Day in Westport the best family celebration it can be.
“Events like this take a huge amount of planning and support, and we are very grateful for the continued generosity of our community.”
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