(Irish Festival in Matsue　2014 PV by Jinjer Templer Photography)

Matsue’s annual Irish Festival was held on March 9th 2014, with an Irish pub set up in Karakoro Art Studios vault on both the 8th and the 9th.

The main event of Matsue’s Irish Festival, is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, carried out both by boat and by foot!

Event details:

Boat Parade: Departure point, Matsue Castle boarding pier 11:00 – 12:00

Street Parade: Departing Matsue Castle 12:30 to Karakoro Area

Participation: In order to participate in the parade (everyone is welcome to join in! the more the merrier (^-^) , please send ①Name ②Address ③Telephone number to m.koryu@web-sanin.co.jp by March 3rd 2014. (applications closed)

There are costume contests, performances, food stalls with an Irish flair, and lots more to be enjoyed at Matsue’s annual Irish Festival!

For more updates on next year’s event, keep an eye on the Irish Festival in Matsue’s official Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/ifmatsue