By Dan Walsh in Bunclody
Bunclody was in festive mood this evening for the celebration of Imbolc the Celtic Winter Festival and St. Brigid’s Day in the annual Parade of Light from Carrigduff and along the Mall and organised by the ArtBank.
The parade included lighted up characters in festive mood and although it took place when the town was very busy with passing traffic, including many trucks on the way to the ferry at Rosslare Europort, the event went off safely and was watched by a large crowd.
The purpose of the parade, according to John Renwick from the ArtBank, is “raise people’s spirits during the darkest time of the year and to celebrate the arrival of Spring.”
Schools and community groups were invited to participate creating their own costumes and characters and join in the parade.
The theme of this year’s parade was All the Creatures of Creation with an emphasis on recyclable materials and using the colours of the rainbow and light.
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