The Celbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Celbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade was revived in 2011 after a break in 2010. Funding was raised to provide safety barriers along the route and to invite bands to take part in the parade. Over 40 floats, schools, sports clubs and community groups were involved. The 5 strong committee were assisted by over 50 volunteer marshalls on the day. The St. Lawrence O'Toole's Band provided two bands and were keen to show off their world beating marching band skills. The winners of the best float in 2011 was The Balloon Boat created by Party Mad. Celbridge Tidy Towns entered an award winning float as well as organising a band of volunteers to clean up the Main St. following the parade.
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