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.

Bands bring razzle dazzle to parade
Mon, 17 Mar, 2003 - 00:00
Kathryn Hayes

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.

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CourtsPlace: LimerickPlace: IrelandPlace: SloveniaPlace: GermanyPlace: USPlace: Washington, USPlace: ShannonPlace: DublinPlace: Merrion SquarePerson: Pat DalyPerson: Development Regional ManagerPerson: DariusEvent: Mardi-GrasEvent: 33rd International Marching Band Parade and CompetitionEvent: Limerick International Band FestivalEvent: 's International Band ParadeEvent: St Patrick's SpringfestEvent: St Patrick's Day ParadeEvent: SkyfestOrganisation: Shorecrest Highlander Marching BandOrganisation: Fifth Avenue
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