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Singapore's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009
Sunday, 15 March
The global economic downturn will be forgotten for a day when a rich array of local & expatriate groups provide free entertainment for all the family at South East Asia’s only St Patrick’s Day Parade which takes place in Singapore on Sunday, 15 March.
This year’s parade will wind its way from the Raffles Statue on Boat Quay across the Singapore River to the UOB Plaza & will include marching bands, 80+ bagpipers, Asian cultural performers, Irish dancers & a wide range of people, young & old celebrating the national day of Ireland.
Attracting over 3,000 marchers & onlookers in 2008, the St Patrick’s Day Parade, organized by the Irish Business Association together with the St Patrick’s Society offers an ideal break from the normal Sunday routine with a colourful street parade & free open air performances.
All the volunteer organizers ask in return is for onlookers to join in the fun & wear something green!
“Last year we got the rub of the green, weather-wise!” said Colin MacDonald, Chair of the Irish Business Association & “it looks like this year will be even more colourful & green than ever before”.
“Each year we get more & more involvement & participation from Singaporean & non-Irish community groups & individuals, which brings a unique & very special dimension to the Parade” said Teresa Ryan, Chair of the St Patrick’s Society. “In Singapore, St. Patrick’s Day is all about sharing & celebrating cultural diversity together.”
The Parade will feature both Irish & various Asian musicians & dancers, including brass bands, traditional Irish music & traditional Irish dancers.
Amongst the groups taking part this year will be St Joseph’s Institute Brass Band & Pipe Band, St Patrick’s School, USA Girl Guides, Irish Inspirational Dance & even a Star Wars group!
Where: St. Patrick's Day Parade – start @ Raffles Statue,
When: 3 p.m., March 15th
Details: Visit http://www.irishbusinessassociation.com for up-to-date
information about the 4th St Patrick’s Day Parade in Singapore
Further information is available at www.irishbusinessassociation.com
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Singapore's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
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