They haven't taken place through the streets in two years.
There's high demand for places in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Athlone.
Tentative preparations are ongoing in the hope the event can go ahead through the streets for the first time in two years.
John Henson Chairman of Croí na hÉireann Festival says slots for floats are booked out:
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