St Davids Day in Wales

**Derek** · 2nd March 13, 12:09 AM

Decided to go on the annual St Davids Day Parade around town yesterday. And what a great parade it was. So here are a few pics if you want to come along with me.
Walked across the Cardiff Barrage first to a nice little butcher in Penarth who make lovely home made Lasagne.
It was a very pleasant but cold brisk walk.

Then its was bus back into the centre and a quiet pint of Abbot Ale to fuel up ready for the march.

**Derek** · 2nd March 13, 12:13 AM

Then it was on to the march itself. Heres are selection of photos.

**Derek** · 2nd March 13, 12:22 AM

**Derek** · 2nd March 13, 12:32 AM

After a rousing rendition of the Welsh National Anthem at the end it was time to go and refurel again before going home.
Iechyd Da

Derek

**KenB** · 2nd March 13, 06:08 AM

Thank you for the great photos. Seems you had a very enjoyable time.

**A Hay** · 2nd March 13, 06:57 AM

Thanks for the pics Derek.
Wish I could have been there!

Tom

**EagleJCS** · 2nd March 13, 10:35 AM

I think - and he can correct me if I'm wrong - MacMillan's Son was referring to the hats the gentlemen in this pic were wearing:

Originally Posted by Derek

I've not seen their like either. The pipes with the long-fringed drone cord the man in the foreground is holding look like a Spanish gaita. The women don't look like they're wearing typical Welsh costume either.

**Derek** · 2nd March 13, 10:42 AM

It is a small world Trefor. Bought my Mandolin and Mandola from him many years ago when he had his shop in Old Cwmbran. Will definitely sort the parade for next year.
Derek

**Piipriker** · 2nd March 13, 11:44 AM

great pictures. Thank you for taking us along.

hejdå Jörg

**McClef** · 2nd March 13, 12:45 PM

Eagle - those hats and indeed the outfits in the same picture are not Welsh so I have no idea.

The St David's Day event in Cardiff is usually supported by other groups within Europe and indeed the costumes look more Eastern than Western Europe.