This year’s festival opening parade promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and community, filled with new and exciting visual delights. Our very popular parade is back, showcasing the artistic expression joy of our community like never before.
This year’s Boyle Arts Festival Parade brings the festival theme “A Collector’s Journey” to life in spectacular style! At its heart is an original song, commissioned by Boyle Arts Festival and composed by Sarah Garden in collaboration with the Boyle Community Choir. Children taking part in the week of creative workshops will not only prepare percussion, costume, and dance—but also learn and sing this specially composed song as part of the celebration.
The collaboration continues with up-styled giant puppets by the Brothers of Charity, visually narrating the Collector’s path and up-cycled fish by Foróige, while choirs from across Roscommon will add their voices to the celebration.
Parade participants will wear blue and green to represent the flowing Boyle River, guiding the Collector on his journey to King House. Come line the streets, wear your colours, and be immersed in a festival of sound, movement, and imagination!
The procession will commence at the Crescent, making its journey down Bridge Street and Main Street, ending at King House. We eagerly anticipate the streets will be lined with community members, all gathered to witness and participate in this magical event. This parade is not just a display; it’s an invitation to be part of something truly special.
Come and be part of our celebration of creativity and community and make this festival the most memorable one yet! Fill the streets with colour, joy, and artistic expression! Whether you’re a participant or a spectator, this will be a magical event for everyone involved.
We would also love you to join the 4-day Parade Workshops in preparation of the Boyle Arts Parade, which take place in the days coming up to Opening Day and are open to children and adults.
Dates for the parade workshops are Monday, 14th to Thursday, 17th July and can be booked through the link below:
Parade Workshops: 6yrs – 14yrs
Looking forward to seeing you there!
