Bands bring razzle dazzle to parade

MORE than 1,500 performers created a Mardi-Gras atmosphere on the streets of Limerick yesterday for the 33rd International Marching Band Parade and Competition.

More than 40,000 people lined the streets to watch performances from 25 bands from Ireland, Slovenia, Germany and the US.

The 160-member Shorecrest Highlander Marching Band from Washington, US, stole the show taking the prize of overall winner of the parade and also the award for Best Dressed Majorettes.