Carlow communities to host Street Feasts this weekend

ORGANISERS are calling on as many people as possible to get involved in this year's Street Feast, the national day of street parties and community celebrations, which takes place on Sunday June 25. 

Now in its 11th year, Street Feast is a national event to celebrate community, a not-for-profit, all-for-fun, do-it-yourself celebration. People are encouraged to host their own  neighbourhood street party in communities all over Ireland at the same time.

Street Feasts will take place in communities all across Carlow on Sunday, including Feltham Hall, Maple Court, Mortarstown Upper and Jkl Ave.

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.

“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.”

Sam has advised people to start small and to keep it simple, and has urged organisers to get in touch with the Street Feast team for help.

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities Joe O’Brien 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.”

To find Street Feasts happening in your community click here.