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A CALL has gone out for participants to take part in the 2022 Ennis St Patrick’s Day parade. The annual county parade is open to all individuals, groups, clubs and societies from across Clare.
The Ennis Municipal District are looking forward to welcoming back those who normally actively participate in the parade and would encourage and warmly welcome new additions to the line-up this year.
Organisers expect additional spectators from at home and abroad, saying the parade is a great opportunity to showcase Clare culture and talents.
Mayor of Ennis Municipal District, Councillor Ann Norton, said, “It is great to see a return to ‘in person’ events, I look forward to welcoming you all into the town to enjoy the traditional St Patrick’s Day parade. I would like to thank all the other agencies who work alongside Ennis Municipal District to co-ordinate this event.”
The theme is ‘Coming Together’, with prizes to be secured under the following categories: Best visual spectacle (€300); Best musical entrant (€300); Best interpretation of theme (€300). In addition, the overall winner will gain €500.
The application form is available at https://www.clarecoco.ie/your-council/[news]/call-for-participants-in-2022-ennis-st-patrick-s-day-parade.html or a hard copy can be requested by contacting ennisparades@clarecoco.ie.
All application forms must be completed and returned on or before Wednesday, February 16 2022, to: St Patrick’s Day 2022 Organising Committee, Municipal District of Ennis, Clare County Council, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare; or by e-mail to ennisparades@clarecoco.ie. Email this address if you have any queries.
