Athlone will host teams from 15 different European Countries for a pan European Festival of sports, music, cultural performances, cookery demonstrations, street theatre, photography and painting competitions.

The festivities will open with a colourful Parade for all to enjoy on Sunday 25th July featuring all the participating European Teams, the best of Irish Marching Bands, Street Theatre and lots more.

A European Promotional Village promises to give more than a taste of Europe with food, arts, crafts, souvenirs and tourist information on the participating European countries and towns.

As well as being entertained for the week by our European friends the festival fringe programme is packed with Free events, entertainment during the day and early evening day and night for families and all ages and interests from Street Theatre, Exhibitions, popular Irish Big Bands to Traditional Irish Music & Dance.

The Grande Finale Night will showcase a fantastic line-up of entertainment and a Spectacular Fireworks Display.

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