Are you ready for Street Feast 2024? Waterford communities urged to sign up

Thousands of residents across Waterford city and county are set to take part in Street Feast this year.

Ireland’s national weekend of street parties and community celebrations takes place later this month - on May 25 and May 26.

Annually there are more Street Feast participants than Electric Picnic attendees! From city slickers to countryside dwellers, everyone’s invited to the feast. Whether you’ve got a front yard, a street corner, or just a spot to gather, Street Feast knows no bounds.

Commenting following the launch, President Michael D. Higgins said: “We must all by now realise the importance of community, inclusion, creativity and togetherness – all values that require support and a conscious effort of care, protection and solidarity. Initiatives such as Street Feast provide exactly that type of opportunity.”

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Street Feast will be held over two days instead of one for the first time meaning a full weekend of celebrations. Over 1,250 communities across Ireland will share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer – any excuse to connect with people in your neighbourhood. So let’s get planning.

Organisers say that no matter what kind of place you live in, everyone is invited to participate and host gatherings. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or house, all you need is a space to bring people together. Street Feast has had parties organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres.

A number of events will take place across Waterford with details to be confirmed in the coming days.

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An estimated 140,000 residents set to take part in Street Feast this year. Be one of them! pic.twitter.com/AHVECzmGpQ

— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) May 16, 2024

Sam Bishop, founder of Street Feast and Neighbourhood Network CEO, Sam, said: “For 14 years, Street Feast has been all about bringing folks together over food, fun, and fellowship. And the stats speak for themselves: 97% feel the neighbourly love post-feast, and a whopping 98% say their sense of belonging gets a boost. That’s the magic of community.”

Register at StreetFeast.ie to receive a FREE Street Feast party pack, complete with bunting, posters, invites and a brilliant DIY guide.