Planning under way for St Patrick’s Day parade
Arrangements are now being made for this year’s Greystones St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The parade will start at 12 midday at the park and ride car park and groups should gather at 11.30 a.m.
The route will include the south beach, church road and the old cinema. There will be a reviewing stand at St Patrick’s Church on Church Road.
Plaques will be awarded in a number of categories, including most original, best musical entry, most colourful entry, best sports, best commercial, most entertaining, best uniformed and more.
The cost to enter is €20 for clubs and organisations or €40 for commercial.
The community affairs committee is also organising a window display competition in conjunction with the St Patrick’s Day parade.
They hope thaat all traders in the town will participate and decorate their shop windows for the national day on March 17.
There is no fee or entry form required for the competition. Traders who decorate their windows will be automatically included din the competition and an independent body of people will judge the windows.
The competition will lend a festive air to the town and give visitors an opportunity to stop and admire.
Application forms and details are available from the Municipal District Office Telephone: 01 2876694 Email: GreystonesMD@wicklowcoco.ie).