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."
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