A spectacle of joy and Christmas cheer arrived at the Diamond in Donegal Town this Sunday evening.
Huge crowds came out to witness the Cadbury ‘Cadvent’ Christmas parade, which was a sparkling purple celebration of the season.
The enthusiastic Master of Joy led the festivities, while giant gingerbread men, dancers, St Catherine’s marching band and a purple-suited Santa Claus were just some of the sights in the display. Competition winner Molly Anne Sharkey was the honoured Joy Hero of the evening.
It was a great event for young and old to come out and get into the Christmas spirit – and enjoy some chocolate treats too!
See photos from the parade below by Clive Wasson Photography.
The Joy Master at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
The Joy Master with Molly Anne Sharkey, Joy Hero, Pauric Kennedy, Donegal Town Mayor and Santa at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Joy Hero, Molly Anne Sharkey with Aly Coyne, Karen Sharkey, Aine Gillespie and Joyce Murphy at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Molly Anne Sharkey – Joy Hero at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Santa with St Catherine band at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Some of the crowd at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
the Joy Master entertaining the crowd at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Families lining the street at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Dancers entertain the crowd at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Children excited Joy Master at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
High fiving the Joy Master at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Crowds with the Joy Master at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Molly Anne Sharkey and the Joy Master at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson
Joy Hero Molly Anne Sharkey leads the parade at the Cadbury Christmas Parade in Donegal Town. Photo Clive Wasson