Jedward have been confirmed to take part in the Limerick St Patrick’s Day Parade.
The pop duo accepted an invitation from Limerick City and County Council to take part in Limerick’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17.
John and Edward, who have strong family ties to Limerick, have said they are “honoured” to be taking part in the city parade during the centenary year of the 1916 Rising.
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“Limerick is a beautiful city, which is full of history and I hope it becomes the European Capital of Culture in 2020,” said Edward.
“I enjoy visiting Limerick because we can reconnect with our relatives and our heritage. It is an exciting, vibrant city with lots to see and do.”
Aside from the parade, Jedward’s upcoming concerts include the Silvers Springs Hotel in Cork on Friday March 25, the Riverside Hotel in Limerick on Sunday May 1, and their first over 18’s concert on Thursday March 24 at Dublin’s Button Factory.
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Coordinated by Limerick City and County Council in support of Limerick’s bid to host the European Capital of Culture designation in 2020, the 2016 Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins from 12pm next Thursday.
An estimated 80,000 people are expected to line the streets of Limerick City from 12pm next Thursday to watch Jedward and more than 4,000 parade participants from 100 different community groups, companies, bands and sports clubs from across Limerick and Ireland.
Visit on www.limerick.ie/stpatricksfestival for more.
