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Home > Classes & Workshops > Join the dragons and celebrate St David’s Day

Join the dragons and celebrate St David’s Day

By Caroline King - February 23, 2011Posted in : Classes & Workshops, Walks

Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre, St David's Day Dragon Parade When: 26th February 2011 at 11am

Where: Oriel y Parc, St Davids, Pembrokeshire

What it is?

Britain’s smallest city is set for a spectacular sight again this year as life-size dragons line the streets to celebrate St David’s Day.  The parade, organised by staff at Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre, will see dragons join the more traditional pilgrims and costumed Welsh folk.

Speaking of the parade, Oriel y Parc’s Manager Julie Rogers said: “Schools, youth groups and playgroups are all welcome to come and claim a dragon’s head, decorate a train and join the parade.”

“The parade will be led by the Air Training Corps band, and will hopefully be just as much, if not even more, of a success.  Those involved will parade from Oriel y Parc, down to Cross Square before returning to Oriel y Parc.”

“Members of the public are encouraged to join the parade on the day as well, providing that they are suitably attired, for example in Welsh costume or dragon’s outfits.”

Oriel y Parc will be hosting Creative Fusion Crafts events until March 1st.  There will also be all-day drop-in craft session in the Discovery Room on February 25th (costs £2 per child).

On St Davids Day on March 1st at twelve noon there will be a unique chance to see the sunlight on the St Davids Stone at Oriel y Parc.  Follow up this truly Welsh experience with a two-mile bilingual walk taking in St Non’s and Porthclais with National Park Ranger Phil Lees.

More info: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk

Tagged With: Dragon Parade, Oriel y Parc, St David's Day, Wales

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