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Spraoi Festival Waterford
Spraoi Festival July 30th, 31st & 1st August
SPRAOI INTERNATIONAL STREET ARTS FESTIVAL
July 29, 30, 31 – 2011
www.spraoi.com
Spraoi International Street Arts Festival transforms the streets and squares of Ireland’s oldest city into a series of giant stages. Street-theatre artists and musicians from around the world create three days of stunning entertainment and virtually all events are FREE.
The programme starts daily around lunchtime and runs late into the night. A highlight is the annual Spraoi Parade where hundreds of costumed performers, giant floats, live music and special effects combine to create a wonderful cultural experience.
The Guardian newspaper described Spraoi thus:
“Spraoi festival is a free urban festival in beautiful Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It attracts nearly 100,000 people and the city streets act as a stage for acts from around the world.” The Guardian (UK Edition)
Held over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Ireland, the Spraoi Festival is an annual riot of colour, energy and excitement with an atmosphere that is unique among Irish festivals. It takes over city centre areas of Waterford for three days, transforming the streets and quays of the city into a giant stage for acts from all over the world. Spraoi is committed to the advancement of street arts, and the festival produces, premieres and showcases some of the best in the world. The festival is also a platform for top quality world music. And it's all free!
Spraoi will host a four day long event based in and around the People’s Park in Waterford city. This wonderful public park, located at the junction of William Street and the Park Road offers a sylvan refuge to the visitor and citizen alike. The 19th century Park has leisurely paths to walk, relaxing seating areas and plenty of greens areas in which to wander. And it will come alive with new sights and sounds from July 2nd
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