They hope to replicate the sites of Rio de Janeiro and Mardi Gras.
A midlands town will have a Carnival theme this St Patricks Day.
The theme was chosen by the Mountrath Parade Committee and they hope to replicate the sites of Rio de Janeiro and Mardi Gras along with clowns, a ring master, top hats and big tents.
The St Patrick Parade will begin with live music on the Square, a market featuring local marketers, bouncing castles and amusements for all ages from 11.30am.
The parade will start at 12.00pm from St Fintan's GAA Field.
Chairperson of this years parade, Cllr James Kelly describes his excitement for this years St Patricks Day Parade in Mountrath;
“As we all know on St Patricks Day, we first of all celebrate our patron saint and then our Irish culture which runs deep in us all." Last year, Mountrath went Green for our parade, promoting recycling and being eco. This year we wanted to go bigger; and choose the theme of ‘Carnival’. We want to see our small town, full of colour and splendour, with all sorts of glitz, colour and glam. The ideas are endless. Think top hats and big tents, Mardi Gras and Rio de Janeiro. We have planned a spectacular parade this year. We have street entertainment, numerous activities, life music and games and activities for all ages. We want to make this parade more inclusive and bigger then ever; we've already started contacting all local groups and businesses, we want everyone to take part and make our parade one to remember. What makes our parade stand out each year, is our local groups, businesses and clubs. They are integral to making our parade the much loved event its become."
Westmeath Councillor Wants Short Term Let Planning Exemptions For Self Caterers
Plans For 27-Acre Midlands Soccer Facility Rejected
Laois Senator Rails Against Rent Pressure Zone Legislation
Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible - FRS
Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions
Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers
Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative
Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work
"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP
Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants
NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism
Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence
Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty
Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP
Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes
Two Men Hospitalised Following Midlands Assault
Midlands Wind Farm Opponents Face ‘Uphill Battle’
Laois Councillor Wants Clarity On NDP
"If You Build On A Floodplain, I Won't Protect You" - OPW Minister
Gardaí Investigate Laois Burglary