Last market day :( It was a pretty good one, though. We visited our beloved donut man for the last time and got our last donut-shaped pieces of heaven. We then found a good spot on the street for the Macnas Parade, which is held in conjunction with the Galway Arts Festival. I wasn't really sure what to expect, other than that I've heard this is one of the best parades in Europe. I'm so glad I went, because it was absolutely incredible. The theme was the Wild Hunt, and there were several floats, though not like ones at American parades. They were huge metal structures, some of animals, some used as platforms for drummers, and all pushed by people in the parade. There were tons of performers walking with the floats as well in crazy costumes and there were even some on stilts. They were very interactive with the audience. It was a pretty short parade, but it was great because it held your attention and never had a down moment. Totally worth the crowds, so I'd recommend it if anyone's in Galway for the next festival.
Hugs, a parade and a pub crawl - that's my girl! It can't get better than that.
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