CROWDS of people lined the streets to watch Limerick’s Georgian Quarter transform into a winter wonderland at the weekend as the renowned LUXe Theatre Company brought their ‘Magical Winter’s Tale’ to life.
Beautifully costumed characters and elegant sculptures lit up the Georgian streets, setting the perfect tone for the festive season.
The illuminated procession was part of the Christmas in Limerick programme of events, organised by Limerick City and County Council, in association with media partners the Limerick Post, Live 95, Spin Southwest, and the Limerick Leader.
Thousands flocked to the streets of Georgian Limerick to see the Christmas extravaganza, which saw a local city bus marked with the destination ‘North Pole’ promising to transport parade-goers into a world of festive delights.
Lights and colour filled the Georgian Quarter as LUXe performers trooped through Pery Square, The Crescent, O’Connell Street, and Barrington Street, as huddled together onlookers were filled with festive cheer.
Fire jugglers, wooden reindeer, cycling snowmen, glowing stars, elves on carousel horses, and an enthusiastic Santa frantically cycling to get across Limerick before his big trip on December 24 filled the city streets – stopping for a moment at the focal point at The Crescent, where a number of illuminated Christmas trees have been erected to add a drop of festive spirit.
The parade was just one of a number of events being held across this month, including a Cruises Street Christmas which is set to delight each Saturday and Sunday before Christmas with stilt-walkers, circus acts, juggling Jack Frost, and kiddies’ discos among many other incredible performers.
Christmas Couture at the Castle will wow with a fashion show at King John’s Castle on December 7, while Santa’s Greenway Fancy Dress Cycle on December 8 will see a festive bike ride starting at the Limerick Greenway Ardagh Hub.
And Fossett’s Christmas Circus will be running from December 12 to January 5 at the Cleeves site.
Limerick on Ice is also open daily for festive skates until January 5 at Arthur’s Quay Park.
The Christmas in Limerick Merry and Bright Challenge invites businesses, residents, and offices across Limerick to showcase their holiday spirit with dazzling decorations – and a total of €10,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Shoppers are being encouraged to support local businesses by using the new Limerick Gift Card. It can be used at over 140 businesses across the city and county, including popular stores, restaurants, and hotels.
For more on what Christmas has in store for Limerick, see limerick.ie/christmas.
