Children living in Ballyspillane got a chance to partake in their own parade on Thursday last.

St Patrick's Day at Ballyspillane Community Centre for preschoolers and their teachers. Pictured from l-r were: Kirsty O'Carroll Christian Gabbett CJ McCarthy Noa Klesnik Paksec and Karen Foley. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Beautiful blue eyed Blondie Burke displays her artwork for the preschool’s 'pre' St Patrick's Day Parade at the Ballyspillane Community Centre on Thursday morning. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A smile from preschoolers Amelia and Ivy O'Brien with their own version of ‘Ireland’s Call’ for parents at Ballyspillane Community Centre ahead of their very own pre-St Patrick's Day Parade for the neighbours surrounding the centre who received a personalised invitation. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Recently appointed Ballyspillane Centre Manager Derek O'Leary (right) greets the centre's preschoolers as they return from their very own St Patrick's Day Parade with their teachers and supervisors. From l-r were: Sophie Haighway Karen Foley Ewa Lenarczuk and Kirsty O'Carroll. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying dress up day at the Ballyspillane Community Centre for St Patrick's Day were: Aliya Brosnan Teacher Karen Foley and Emma Wozniak. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Enjoying dress up day at the Ballyspillane Centre for St Patrick's Day were: Alexander Waskiewiez Dylan Coffey Christopher Coffey and Santiago Gonzalez Leonor. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Teacher Kirsty O'Carroll pictured with her daughter Rosie on dress up day at the Ballyspillane Centre getting into the spirit of things for St Patrick's Day on Thursday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Happy St Patrick's Day from preschoolers Amelia and Ivy O'Brien at Ballyspillane Community Centre pictured on dress up day on Thursday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Preschoolers Aliya Brosnan and Blondie Burke sing ‘Irelands Call’ to parents at Ballyspillane Community Centre ahead of their very own pre-St Patrick's Day Parade. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

A hug during dress up day for St Patrick's Day at the Ballyspillane Centre. Pictured are Layna and Sharon O'Leary. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Morgan O'Brien enjoyed dress up day at the Ballyspillane Centre for St Patrick's Day on Thursday. Photo: Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

The private pre-St Patrick’s Day parade came by invitation only for the lucky residents living in the square area of the Ballyspillane Community Centre.

A sea of green, white and gold and the melodious voices of 18 preschoolers and their teachers was a very special treat for the residents who enjoyed a unique version of ‘Irelands Call’ and ‘Molly Malone’ as they passed by dressed in their vibrant artwork which each child created earlier in the week.

“[It was] a busy week of artwork in Ballyspillane as the children prepared for mothers day also,” their teacher Karen Foley said.

Well known as one of The Three O’s and with the Musical Society, newly appointed manager of the centre Derek O’Leary said he was very pleased with the children’s level of creativity in the preschool and was waiting with applause on their return.