Limerick's street party bid for European Capital of Culture 2020 went VERY well on Tuesday
The tour took the two visitors around the city, starting at the Strand Hotel before heading to Moyross, Cleeve’s Factory, UL, Troy studios and a walk of the city which was taken over by locals and visitors enjoying street parties put on across Limerick.
Limerick natives and supporters will have their fingers and toes crossed as they wait for the judging to conclude on Friday, but there was no doubt Limerick is a strong contender after the spectacular display organised on the day of judging.
#Limerick2020 was trending nationwide all day as the public shared images and comments on the events as they unfolded.
Take a look at some of the highlights.
Our Social group enjoyed a trip to @Limerick2020 street food festival today #cultureandchips #Limerick #Culture pic.twitter.com/zOL0ywmt3v
— RightWord (@askrightword) July 12, 2016
Wow what a day! Massive thanks to everyone for supporting #Limerick2020 #overwhelmed @PeopleofLIMK @Limerick_ie pic.twitter.com/GJIBJOEyFE
— CreativeIrlLimerick (@Limerick2020) July 12, 2016
The #Limerick2020 continues! Love what happens when you leave a piano I n the street!!! @kturnersong @PeopleofLIMK pic.twitter.com/Gq70MWBSL9
— CreativeIrlLimerick (@Limerick2020) July 12, 2016
Limerick had plenty of art on show across the city that brightened up the streets on the day.
The Limerick street party pulled out all the stops with a giant table and chairs planted in The Crescent, at the top of O’Connell Street where a food market was set up and a a number of acrobatic amusements entertained the crowds through out the day.
It looked like a fantastic day with the weather holding up and hundreds of people milling about the streets enjoying the antics and tasting some of the fine cuisine on display.
Limerick sure did look pretty last night #Limerick2020 #limerick #weareculture pic.twitter.com/ZoEjeXvAOw
— STORMY (@StormyLimerick) July 13, 2016
Limerick you surely are a lady. #Limerick2020 #limerickandproud pic.twitter.com/CzTHC16Ocr
— @Aoifs123 (@Aoifs123) July 13, 2016
#Limerick2020 Amazing Day showing the generosity of spirit of our citizens. We need this and we're ready for it pic.twitter.com/9haft2BXjG
— Gillian Kennny Shinnors (@GillianKennny) July 13, 2016
