Vikings a nod to city’s heritage

Dancers, martial arts exponents, sea creatures, and of course a few Vikings were all in the mix as Waterford celebrated the national day with a few nods to its past and its heritage.

Showers aplenty fell throughout the day, but largely held off long enough as thousands lined the route of the parade from early afternoon.

Those taking part began at The Glen before making their way down the quays and turning onto the Mall, where they passed in front of a viewing stand packed with local dignitaries and special guests, and finishing on Parnell St.