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It was a sea of green, white and gold on Friday as the annual St Patrick’s Day parade got underway in Cabo Roig. With an estimated 8000 spectators, and more entertainment this year than ever, the parade was a huge success.
Sunday, 26th
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opular acts included the Pirates of the Caribbean and the Transformers as well as many local bands, Torrevieja classic cars, The Costa Blanca Rawhiders motorbikes and various dancing groups. The weather was fine and the atmosphere was jovial as the parade wound its way around the traditional
route at Cabo Roig strip. Flanked fore and aft by a police escort and helped along the way by a crew of parade marshals, the cavalcade delighted crowds of spectators lining the route. The organising committee work tirelessly for months in advance to ensure the day runs well and this year was no exception. For the first time, a memorial trophy was awarded to the winning float along with the traditional cash prize. The family of Donal Raftery donated â‚Ź100 towards prize money as well as a memorial trophy which will be awarded Continued on page 10
A sea of green at Cabo Roig
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