Spraoi Festival Parade, Waterford City, 2005
The Spraoi Festival Parade brings together national and international music and street theatre in Waterford City every summer. This photo was taken in 2005 by Ashley Thompson.
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.Spraoi Festival Parade, Waterford City, 2005
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.
Spraoi Festival Parade, Waterford City, 2005
The Spraoi Festival Parade brings together national and international music and street theatre in Waterford City every summer. This photo was taken in 2005 by Ashley Thompson.
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.Almost a fifth of the population of Waterford City is under 12. Therefore, the City Council has plans to make Waterford a more child-friendly place, with areas for all children to meet their friends and play.
Recently, a new children's adventure playground was built in the park with swings, slides, climbing frames and a toddler's play area.
In April 2004, St. Declan's National School made the largest Ring-a-Roses in the world in the People's Park and they are now in the Guinness Book of Records.
Mr Culbuto Performing at Spraoi Festival, 2005
A photograph, by Ashley Thompson, of Mr Culbuto performing at Spraoi Festival, 2005. Mr Culbuto is a 'living toy' who appears at the festivel from time to time.
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.Mr Culbuto Performing at Spraoi Festival, 2005
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.
Mr Culbuto Performing at Spraoi Festival, 2005
A photograph, by Ashley Thompson, of Mr Culbuto performing at Spraoi Festival, 2005. Mr Culbuto is a 'living toy' who appears at the festivel from time to time.
Spraoi Festival, Waterford. © Ashley Thompson.Every May, the Hullabaloo Children's Festival holds a go-kart race in the People's Park. Hundreds of children and their parents enjoy building go-karts.
Additionally, every August the Spraoi Festival takes place in the streets and parks in Waterford City. Thousands of people come to see street performers, music, acrobats and puppets. The Spraoi festival ends with a big parade and fireworks.