Winnipeggers get festive at St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday | 24CA News
Only inexperienced could possibly be seen on some Winnipeg streets on Saturday because the annual St Patricks Day Parade made its manner by way of the Polo Park space.
The parade returned after a protracted hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic and organizers had been overjoyed to carry it again.
“I think it’s pretty exciting. We were super ready to have the parade,” stated Parade Coordinator, Margaret Gannon. “Everything was still in the basement, pretty much ready to go. So here we are three years later and we’re unpacking.”
Gannon stated each city on this planet has a parade for St. Patrick’s Day and the celebrations are healthful and inclusive.
“Good for kids and families and people from all over the city to unite and enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the sun, go for a walk together, and enjoy our communities.”
This yr, the parade actually leaned into all issues inexperienced utilizing up-cycled and selfmade props. Gannon stated among the decorations had been made out of painted cardboard.
“It turns out cardboard is a wonderful medium. If you wet it and let it dry, it stays in the shape. We have these beautiful leprechaun heads and a couple of fellows dressed in some leprechaun suits that might be donning an extraordinarily large head.”
Gannon stated the occasion brings a lot of smiles and glee: “All the smiling faces, like I would do this every day if I could.”
The one-day occasion featured a specifically made playlist of jigging Irish Party music.
“Keeps everybody walking at a fair pace, a little singing a little jig and a little dancing.”
Gannon stated the Irish Association has been an unimaginable good friend to the parade.
“They’ve opened us with welcome arms, They’re very supportive, they’re very kind, they’re very considerate and they’re just a whole lot of fun.”
“They have fun here all year round. And so the best part about the parade is that a lot of people can come and discover this beautiful little gem in Winnipeg that’s always here with open doors.”
