The St David’s day parade was back in full swing to today with a turnout of hundreds who joined to celebrate.
The event was in partnership with Menter Iaith Fflint a Wrecsam, and Queens Square was host to Welsh language live music performances from choirs and acoustic musicians.
This included acts from two Wrexham secondary schools with Ysgol Morgan Llwyd giving a debut performance from it’s band, and Ysgol Bryn Alyn’s dance troop.
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Band Cambria led the parade, who was slightly delayed from its original time of 1pm, and followed by primary school children waving their flags and dressed in traditional Welsh clothing. The occasional teacher could be spotted dressed in dragon onesies.
Anyone could join the parade which lasted around 35 minutes and walk though the town centre.
The event has been missed after the pandemic prevented last year's from going ahead, instead having an online event.
Marian Jones, a volunteer at the parade said: “It’s great to be here today with the St David's day parade and see all the crowds and the sun is shining. We are just celebrating our Welshness really and what Wrexham has got to offer to the Welsh language and to Wales. It’ll be well worth the visit.”
A regular to the event is Fifi the border collie, who today participated in her ninth and final parade.
Her owner Mari Pritchard says that she enjoys it every year and is excited when her daffodil hat comes out because she knows where she’s going.
Mari added: “It’s her last one doing it this year. (She’s done it) since she was a pup. She’s been in it near enough every year.”
Wrexham Councillor Mark Pritchard was excited to be a part of the parade.
He said: “I think it’s fantastic. The atmosphere is fantastic, excellent turnout again and it’s a celebration of today and long may it continue.
“I’m so pleased the children were involved and Band Cambria are here, and the sun shines on the righteous, so the sun’s come out for us so it’s great.
“It’s a celebration of our day. I’m a very proud Welshman. Every year I’d like it to get bigger and bigger and we can make a day of it.”
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus!
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