St Davids Day .. round 2

[Derek]

It was great meeting up again with Trefor yesterday and he has already posted a few pics, so here's a few (loads actually) more ..
We met in Lloyds Bar first to get some atmo .. Jean made her Welsh Costume herself ..


Then we took off to the meeting point for the parade .. we found this little guy getting ready for the march too


The Welsh Drummers had just arrived


The people were starting to gather .. this was about an hour or so before the march set off

[Derek]

As we approached the pub there were pretty welsh girls everywhere


We went inside the pub for another beer .. the place was starting to fill up .. a really great atmosphere


This little one was eager to get started


Half hour before the march started we all has to start gathering outside
and as in Trefors pics there were children singing .. it was great

[Derek]

These two ladies made their costumes as well


When we were outside, it was then that we met up with Trefor, who had been given a flag to fly and go up front with others in the parade .. we met up after though


Another flag bearer

[Derek]

This guy I believe was the main organiser of the event


Just before we set off the flags big and small were flying


There were Cilts/Kilts everywhere ..


A modern version of a Welsh Dress .. x marks out of 10 please

[Derek]

Then we were off ..


And set loose into the centre ..


Thats one end of the Millenium Stadium in the background .. its a huge place


We also caused large traffic queues as we went along

[Derek]

This lady got a bit hungry and took time out for a bite ..


Heading up one of the shopping streets


The drummers, beavering away .. they were brill by the way


Heading towards the Civic Buildings where the march was to have a 'rally'

[David Dalglish]

Wonderful Photo's The costume's are very nice --looked like a good day out.

[cessna152towser]

So all you X Markers who could and would like to make it, will be VERY WELCOME to come Wales and join us.

Definitely one for the diary. I could probably get there and back home within the day via Easyjet to Bristol then a train through the Severn Tunnel.

[Bob C]

What a great event!

[mbhandy]

Looks like a nice morning hike. How many people in the Parade?

MrBill