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Parade Participants Needed
Hi Everyone,
We, on the Kildare Derby Festival Committee, would like to follow on the success of last years wonderful parade with another fun-filled and colourful event this year. The parade is being held on Sunday the 19th of June. Entrants will be assigned different areas of the town to assemble in depending on the type of parade entry they have i.e. groups of people, motor vehicles etc.
Entry into the parade is free and it is a great way to advertise your business by entering a float, driving your van/car with your logo or distributing leaflets as you make your way through the streets in the parade. The more the merrier!!! The parade is being co-ordinated by Mary Kavanagh and she can be contacted for entry forms on 087-6242051. If you cannot reach Mary as she will be extremely busy coming up to festival time, alternatively, you can contact the office on 045-521000 or any other committee members would be glad to help.
If you have any questions or inquiries or would like to reach us on the net you can do so by email at kildarederbyfestival@eircom.net. As we have already said the more the merrier so no matter how small or large a group you have we can accommodate you so don't be discouraged. Every entry will add to the success of the parade.
From all on the Derby Festival Committee 
Posted by festivalcommittee at 11:26 PM
Festival Queen Competition Entries
Hi Everyone,
The Kildare Derby Festival Committee is seeking girls to participate in this year's Festival Queen Competition which is now open for entrants. The competition is open to any girls over 18 who are single and willing to get a sponsor. The entrants must be available to participate in the competition on Friday the 17th of June in the Derby House Hotel. The sponsorship fee is €150 and the grand prize for the winner is €1000 and Newbridge Silverware jewellery. There are prizes of Newbridge Silverware jewellery and gifts from Lily O' Brien's for all of the entrants.
The entrants can be sponsored by any business, pub or group. The events of the evening are being hosted by Noel Shannon. The entrants will be provided with tickets to sell for their families and friends to attend. Extra tickets will be available from the derby festival office in the CYMS Hall or from committee members or by paying at the door on the night. The office can be contacted by email at kildarederbyfestival@eircom.net or by phone on 045-521000.
The winner of ourcompetition is put forward as an entry to the Kildare RoseCompetition. The winner of the Kildare Rose then goes on torepresent Co. Kildare in the Rose of Tralee. There are someparticular entry requirements for the Rose of Tralee and Kildare Rosethat will be explained to all entrants of the Festival QueenCompetition as they may hinder eligibility for further progressionthrough the other competitions. Any business, club or group arewelcome to enter a girl and we hope that the people of Kildare willcome along on the night to support the girls as they strive to wellrepresent themselves, their sponsors and our town.
Posted by festivalcommittee at 11:16 PM
