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ORIHUELA COSTA TO CELEBRATE ST PATRICK’S DAY
Staff Reporter / 2010-03-06 15:32:42
From 16th to 18th of March there will be a St. Patrick´s Day Festival on the Orihuela Costa!
Saint Patrick’s Day is the annual feast day which celebrates St. Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland. The feast day is generally celebrated on March 17th.
Although the day is a national holiday in Ireland, it is also widely celebrated by parades and parties throughout the world, not just by the Irish but by an increasing number of non-Irish as well. A common slogan for the day is ‘Everyone’s Irish on March 17th’ and everybody loves a party!
Every year there is a massive parade in New York to celebrate the day. This is usually watched by more than two million spectators and has around 150,000 marchers participating. In Chicago they dye the Chicago River green and in Savannah, Georgia, the fountain waters are dyed green. In many bars in the United States they also serve green beer together with ‘green’ food on the day. Worldwide it is also an excuse to try out Irish beverages such as Guinness, Bailey’s, Magner’s, Irish Whiskey, etc. All in all, the day is a celebration party and everybody is invited!
After last year’s massive success locally the Ayuntamiento in Orihuela is pleased to announce that they will be organising another St Patrick’s Day Festival which will be held on the parking area near the Mercadona at Playa Flamenca from the 16th to the 18th of March. This will be a mix of exhibition, market and fiesta! The celebration is organized in conjunction with the town hall of Orihuela and will include food, children’s play area, Irish dancing, entertainment, music, market stalls etc. There will be something for everyone and hopefully this will become an annual event.
Should you wish to know more or to organize a stall, then please contact either Diane on 634 065 463 or Naomi at 672 505 157.
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