Irish Network Japan

INJ Press Release

February 12, 2003

Press Release:
Representatives of Japan's Special Olympics Team to join the 12th Tokyo

Saint Patrick's day Parade

Participants in the 12th Tokyo Saint Patrick's day Parade were announced at a reception in the Irish Ambassador's Residence in Tokyo.

In his speech, the Ambassador, Padraig Murphy, said that Ireland would host the first ever Special Olympics to be held outside of the United States in July this year, " it is a great honour that some members of the Japan Special Olympics squad will join the Parade this year, I hope that they will enjoy the day and I wish them every success in the Games this summer"

This year's Parade will take place on Sunday March 16th from 2pm. The parade will be led by the Irish Ambassador and a number of VIP guests

Almost one thousand people participated in the parade last year and about 10,000 people lined the street to watch.

In addition to the Special Olympics team, the parade this year will be distinguished with the participation of the following groups:

The US Army Band
The Tokyo Pipe Band
Universities Baton Association in Tokyo
Senshu University Cheerleading Club
Seishin Girl's Scouts.
Nihon University Brass Band
University Alumnae from the main Irish colleges
Green Bird (Harajuku Environmental Group)
Southern Tokyo Irish Setter Club
CCE Japan and the Eastern Japan Irish Dancers Association

Saint Patrick and other figures from Irish folklore will add colour to the day!

For further information, see www.inj.or.jp

For press information contact: Ms Yoko Kawasaki

Home / Events / About INJ / Seanachai / Message / Links