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Click here for IRISH CENTRE ROAD MAP IRISH CENTRE PEDESTRIAN MAP
ST. PATRICK'S CENTRE MAP LIVE PARADE WEBCAM with Virtual Huddersfield
3.5.08 - 2008 PARADE DVD NOW ON SALE
The Huddersfield Saint Patrick's Day Parade Association welcomes you to our Website. The site was created in 2003 year for our 3rd Parade. It began as a small basic site but has now grown into an informative and intersting archive, which gives a good outline of the Parade and what it is all about. The site is updated throughout the year giving information on Events and any other surrounding issues.
The 2007 Parade, which was held last year on Sunday 11th March was as successful as ever. The Parade has continued in its growth and popularity from its inception in 2001, each year striving to improve on the last and last year was no exception. The Parade secured 2 bands from Ireland, The Rahan Ceili Group, from County Offaly and The Mill Street Pipe Band, from County Cork, who both excelled themselves.
The weather was much kinder than in 2006, with the enthusiasm of both participants and spectators alike, ensuring it was a great success. It was agreed all round it was a fantastic Parade with the efforts of all involved, being displayed through the wonderful performance.
This year's Parade follows the now successful format used for former Parades, with once again 2 visiting bands from Ireland partaking. The Parade has managed to secure the services of The Kinsealy Ceili Group from County Dublin and also welcomes back The St. John's Pipe Band from Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Full Details of this years Parade can be found in the 2008 Parade Section.
The Parade is run on a completely voluntary basis and relys soley on the goodwill and committment of the committee and individuals for its organisation. Last years Parade cost approximately £18,000 and it is estimated that this years Parade will cost that again. Funding is secured from Grants, Donations, Sponsorship, Merchandise and Fundraising Events. The obtaining of Funds is a constant task for the Parade and it would like to thank all those involved for their valued support to date. We would like to encourage all to maintain and add to this support in ensuring the Parade's continued success.
We do hope you enjoy using the site and the committee wishes you all the best, as we prepare for St.Patrick's Day 2008.Please note we welcome all suggestions, feedback, ideas and practical support, in order for us to keep providing a fantastic Parade!
Last updated: 9.5.08
