Kildare to host at least 40 street feasts this Sunday

A plethora of street feasts will take place in County Kildare this coming Sunday.

To date, 40 Kildare Feasts have been registered, and organisers are calling on Kildare residents to get involved and meet their neighbours.

Speaking about the event, Founder of Street Feast, Sam Bishop, said: "We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres and can’t wait to see what you come up with! Knock on one door — that’s all it takes to get started."

He added: "By hosting a street party, you can create a lasting legacy of community spirit and strengthen your local area. This is a great opportunity for people to get together with their neighbours and celebrate all that is great about their community. We want to encourage as many people as possible to get involved and make this a day to remember."

Sam also advises people to start small, to keep it simple, and urges organisers to get in touch with the Street Feast team for help: "Street Feast hosts are supported in planning their feast, and we have great ideas for overcoming any challenges that might come up; Let’s get planning together."

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, also said: "The Department of Rural and Community Development are delighted to be the core funder of Street Feast 2023.

"Street Feast enables important connections to be made at community and neighbourhood level.

"It's not just the day of Street Feast that's special; in the weeks that follow it we're sure we'll see more people getting involved in community projects they would never have heard about if it wasn't for attending their local celebration," Minister O'Brien added.

Anyone who is interested can register and get their free party pack at StreetFeast.ie before Monday, June 19.