Lolo announced as Grand Marshal
LOLO Robinson has been announced as the Grand Marshal for the 2018 Drogheda St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Chair of the St Patrick’s Day Parade Anthony Lynch said the committee are delighted to have Lolo, who is the Chairperson of Drogheda Comhaltas, taking up the role and are excited that the Fleadh Cheoil group are lending their support to the parade.
The event is turning into a weekend of celebrations to mark the momentous occasion of the Fleadh coming to Drogheda for the first time this summer.
Up to half a million people are expected to descend on Drogheda for th Fleadh from all parts of the world.
With a theme of celebrating Irish Cultures there will be a wide array of events planned for St Patrick’s Day and beyond celebrating music, language song and dance that is sure to bring plenty of colour and festivity to town to mark our patron saint’s day.
Mr Lynch said plans for the upcoming parade are at an advanced stage and are going well.
The committee are due to meet with An Garda Siochana and Louth County Council this week to discuss practical issues, including the parade route.
With plans also well underway for the Fleadh Cheoil in August, it is hoped the weekend St Patrick’s Day festiveal will give people a taste of what is to come this summer.
‘It is great to see the Fleadh Committee getting so involved,’ said Mr Lynch. ‘ There will be plenty of Ceoil agus Craic for the weekend with music and various events taking place.’
He said the committee are now appealing for local groups, organisations and participants to get involved and enter the parade.
The committee are hoping those who do sign up to participate in the parade will theme their entries around the ‘Celebrating Irish Culture - The Year of the Fleadh’ banner.
To get in touch with the St Patrick’s Festival Committee and download an entry form log on to: www.droghedaparade.ie