40,000 enjoy festive day out at parade

A REVITALISED parade drew 40,000 onlookers to the streets of Waterford city yesterday.

A shortened route stretching from Reginald's Tower, along the quays and finishing beyond the Granary was aimed at making the event more family friendly this year.

The festive atmosphere was certainly evident as actress Anna Manahan, who was recently made a freeman of Waterford city, led out the marchers as Grand Marshal for the day.