KILLARNEY will be in sparkling form as the magical Christmas in Killarney Children’s Parade unfolds on Friday, November 26, at 6.30pm.
The parade, in association with Eddie Rocket’s Killarney, will begin at Scotts Street, travelling to Main Street, with the official switching on of the town’s spectacular Christmas lights taking place at the Market Cross.
All children are invited to take part, and of course they will be joined by a very special guest, Mr Claus himself.
Already lined up to take part in the parade are participants from local schools and organisations.
Denis Pio Moriarty of Eddie Rocket’s Killarney said: “We’re delighted to sponsor the Children’s Parade this year. The switching on of the town’s Christmas lights is a pinnacle moment of the whole festival and a truly magical way to mark the festive season. We look forward to welcoming all the local children taking part in the event.”
Other activities for young people to look forward to include Battle of the Bands which takes place in Killarney KDYS on Saturday, November 20, and at Tralee KDYS on Friday, November 26.
Also lined up on the Christmas in Killarney Advent Calendar of Events are the open-air Christmas markets, Saturday, November 27, and Sunday, November 28, and Saturday, December 11, and Sunday, December 12, and Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19.
Killarney on Ice runs from Friday, December 3, until January 2011, while The Xmas Factor will be held on December 2, December 5, December 8 and December 12.
The 5km Santa Fun Run and the Christmas Community Concert take place on Saturday, December 11.
The Concerto Classico Opera Nights in association with Cucina Italiana are presented on December 16, 17 and 18.
The Free Santa’s Grotto in association with The Kingdom takes place on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, and Saturday, December 11, and Sunday, December 12.
The Christmas in Killarney agenda also includes shows and concerts in the INEC and the Walk Killarney and Kerry 2010 Programme.
For further information on all the festival activities and to enter the fantastic ‘12 Stays of Christmas’ competition visit www.christmasinkillarney.com or check out the festival’s Facebook page on facebook.com/christmasinkillarney and Twitter (XmasinKillarney).
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