Vintage Sunday
Parade
Sunday 3 August | 3pm
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Whether it's a Vintage Car, a float, a community group to walk in this year's Parade etc, we want to hear from you!
NOTE:
There is a size restriction on float rigs - Articulated Lorries no longer permitted and all floats are required to have 12 inches ground clearance. The turn at Market Square is very tight and has ongoing roadworks.
Registration will take place from between 12-3pm at the Marian Hall (R42 FX03). You can print off and pre-fill your registration form (click the REGISTER HERE button for more info)
For queries:
vintageweekevents@gmail.com or vintageweekoffice@gmail.com
ACCESSIBLE AREAS
Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival will have Accessible Viewing Areas at the parade for people with additional needs. Space is limited. Access will be by pre-registration only.
For people using wheelchairs, we have a reserved area for you to enjoy the parade.. This area is also suitable for people with reduced mobility, providing you with extra space and comfort. A family member or friend can accompany you in these areas.
We will also have a Priority Viewing Area. This is suitable for people who need a quieter space to enjoy the parade from.
All of these areas have limited space. If you would like access to any of these areas, please register in advance.
To register, email vintageweekoffice@gmail.com
Deadline to register: Friday 1 August, 12pm.
We will do our best to find space for everyone who contacts us in advance.
The festival does not have arrangements with any car parks. We can provide information on arrival times and road closures on the day of the event to make your day more enjoyable.
MC & OPENING ADDRESS
PARADE MC
Emma Nee Haslam
Emma Nee Haslam became a member of the Vintage Week family as vice-chair from 1994 to 1996 and continues to be involved at many levels since then including festival secretary for many years, festival chair in 2007 and currently is a member of our board of directors.
Emma has been the Manager at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre for 25 years and has extensive experience in event management, running approx. 180 events per year.
During the past twenty years she established, and currently co-produces, both Hullabaloo! Offaly’s Children’s Arts Festival with Offaly County Council and Scripts Ireland’s Playwriting Festival with Jasango Theatre and was a member of the team that established OFFline Film Festival and Birr Festival of Music.
OPENING ADDRESS
St Brendan's Community School Debating Team
St Brendan's Community School's European & All Ireland winning debating team, a highly accomplished group known for their eloquence and persuasive arguments, will have the distinct honour of delivering this year's opening address.
This selection highlights their impressive track record at both national and international debating competitions, and the community's recognition of these talented young debaters - Cillian O’Meara, Éabha McDowall, Josie Flanagan, and Jacek Rudnicki.
AFTER THE PARADE
Green Street
4pm | Vintage Cars on Display
Emmet Square
4.30pm | Vintage Costume Competitions
until 5pm | Live Music & Walk About Performers
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
