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Are you ready for the 4th of July?
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We are just days away from Killarney’s annual 4th of July Independence Day and this year’s a festival promises to be an action-packed celebration of all things red, white and blue.
Festivities on Wednesday, July 4 include The Big Parade, an out-door cinema, choir singing, a street party, swing dancing, and lots more fun for both young and old, all located in the beautiful scenic town of Killarney.
“There will be a host of fun filled activities for both young and old throughout the day,” said festival committee joint chairman Ollie Favier. “This year the festival, now in its 5th year, aims to bring the town to life in a fun and exciting way to celebrate all that is great about the US and to remember the years of legacy between the United States and Ireland.”
The celebrations will commence at 3pm with the raising of the American flag by the Mayor of Killarney and Chamber President at Killarney Town Tall. Following that, the town will transform into a carnival of fun and entertainment. There will be street BBQs and brass bands, cheerleaders and Disney characters will be on hand to keep everyone entertained from 3-7pm.
The highlight of the day is The Big Parade which will commence at 7pm from the Outlet Centre car park, and this will bring the streets of Killarney to life.
Following the big parade there will be a screening of Dirty Dancing on an outdoor screen on the grounds of Killarney House. This is a free ticket event but places must be booked online. The screening will be alcohol free.
And of course no 4th of July celebrations would be complete without a spectacular fireworks display, which will round off the evening by lighting up the night sky over Killarney at 11.15pm.
For more information you can visit the festival Facebook page at KillarneyJuly4thCelebrations.
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