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A group of women performing on stage at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, with a crowd watching.

A performer in a black sequinned jacket and top hat holds a flaming torch, surrounded by others with torches at night on a city street—creating a lively, theatrical scene during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford.

A group of performers juggle and hold flaming torches during a night-time street performance at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford, with onlookers nearby and city buildings in the background.

A street performer in a suit juggles flaming batons at night during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, creating light trails as a crowd watches on a cobbled street. The festive scene is bathed in warm lighting, with blurred motion like an open-air Waterford gallery.

A street performer in a sequinned jacket and hat twirls a flaming baton during the lively St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, as crowds gather on a cobbled street lined with shops, cafés, and the Waterford Gallery.

A man in a sequinned jacket and top hat leads a group with flaming torches in a nighttime St Patrick’s Day Festival parade. The crowd watches as they walk through the dimly lit outdoor area near the Waterford Gallery.

A street performer in a sparkly jacket twirls a flaming baton, leading the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade at night. Crowds line the pavement, watching the lively procession under bright streetlights and shop signs.

A performer dressed in dark clothing and a beanie juggles flaming torches on stage at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford, illuminated by green and yellow lights, with dramatic shadows cast on the building behind.

A street performer in green lighting twirls two flaming batons on stage before a large, seated nighttime crowd during the vibrant St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford.

A performer at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford balances on a unicycle whilst holding a flaming torch above their head on stage, entertaining a large crowd at night with city buildings illuminating the vibrant gallery atmosphere.

A group of female dancers in matching red and black costumes perform on an outdoor stage at night at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford, illuminated by colourful stage lights and surrounded by smoke effects.

Four female dancers in black and red costumes perform on an outdoor stage at night during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with dramatic lighting and smoke effects, as musicians play in the background. The scene evokes a vibrant gallery of movement and sound.

A large crowd watches a live outdoor St Patrick’s Day Festival concert at night on a city street, with colourful stage lights and fire effects illuminating the scene. Buildings line both sides of the street.

Four performers dance on stage under yellow and green lights at the St Patrick’s Day Festival. Two women in green shirts tap dance with brooms whilst two men in black clap along. Confetti litters the stage, as the audience watches from the Waterford Gallery.

Four couples in green and black outfits dance on a stage lit by yellow and green lights at the St Patrick’s Day Festival. Confetti covers the floor, with stage equipment visible and an audience faintly seen in the background.

A group of dancers perform energetically on a lit stage at night during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, surrounded by scattered green confetti, whilst a large crowd watches in the background on a city street.

A crowd of people, many dressed in green, celebrate on a city street with Irish flags and colourful confetti during the St Patrick’s Day Festival. Buildings and onlookers line the background near the Waterford Gallery.

A group of dancers in matching purple hoodies perform in the street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival. Spectators watch from the pavement and a large stage, with Irish flags and bunting visible in the background at Waterford Gallery.

At the St Patrick’s Day Festival, a woman with long blonde hair interviews a smiling man in a purple hoodie at an outdoor Waterford event, holding a microphone and papers. A crowd stands behind a metal barrier watching the lively scene.

A large group of people, many in blue and white sports kits, march down a city street holding an "O'Dempsey's C.L.G. Portlaoise" banner during the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, with crowds watching from both sides.

A group of children and adults in blue sports jerseys march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford parade, holding a large “Cumann Camógaíochta Gailltír” banner. Some wear festive hats and carry Irish flags, capturing a joyful scene fit for a gallery.

A group of children and adults in black and green clothing march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade in Waterford, holding a banner for “The Emerald Kickboxing & Boxing Gym.” Confetti litters the street as crowds line the pavement, capturing a festive gallery moment.

A group of children in matching red and black sports kits walk in a parade on a confetti-covered city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford, surrounded by spectators and Irish flags on a cloudy day.

A group of dancers in festive costumes, including one dressed as a nun, perform in a St Patrick’s Day parade on a city street lined with spectators and Irish flags, part of the lively St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford Gallery. Confetti is scattered on the ground.

Three men, one in green face paint and fancy dress, one in a black jacket, and one in a high-visibility vest, push a trolley together during the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford parade, with confetti falling and people watching in the background.

A white ambulance with red and yellow chequers drives in a parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford. Crowds line the street, Irish flags wave, and confetti fills the air as a yellow emergency vehicle follows behind.

A group of people talk and laugh outdoors at the St Patrick’s Day Festival; one wears a blue "steward" vest, others wear red vests. A photographer in the background captures the lively scene at Waterford Gallery.

A group of people, some in green for the St Patrick’s Day Festival, others in formal attire, stand on a stage at an outdoor event. A man in a red robe and chain, likely an official, stands near steps leading up to the stage; more sit behind them.

Two men in safety vests stand on a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford; one raises his arms in celebration whilst the other looks on. Metal barriers and spectators line the pavement in the background.

A smiling man gives a thumbs-up while posing with two children, one standing and one in a pushchair, at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford. Confetti is scattered on the ground as a lively crowd gathers in the background.

Two men wearing high-visibility vests smile and give thumbs up at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, surrounded by a crowd near a stage. One man sports a beard and green hat; the other wears a black cap, capturing the festive spirit for the gallery.

A small white dog is held by a person in a green cap and sweatshirt while talking to a blonde woman in a black jacket at the St Patrick’s Day Festival. People in green clothing are blurred in the background.

A group of children and adults in green sports kits pose outdoors, holding a large Villa F.C. flag and Irish flags during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with buildings and onlookers visible in the Waterford Gallery background.

A lively St Patrick’s Day Festival parade with a large crowd in festive outfits and hats. Brightly coloured balloons fill the centre, while Waterford’s buildings and a cloudy sky create the perfect gallery backdrop.

Two men stand smiling at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford. One wears a dark sash and uniform; the other, a ceremonial chain and a cloak lined with green. People and flags can be seen in the background of this lively gallery scene.

A security guard in a red waistcoat walks down an empty street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, with crowds holding Irish flags behind barriers on both sides of the road.

A man in a black coat speaks into a microphone while holding papers at an outdoor St Patrick’s Day Festival, with people seated behind him and Irish flag bunting visible in the background.

A crowd gathers behind barriers at the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade. In the foreground, a woman in a green suit stands with two men—one with an orange scarf and another in a red hi-vis vest. An Irish flag waves among the onlookers near Waterford Gallery.

Uniformed men march in a parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford, carrying blue, white, and orange flags. Spectators line the street behind barriers as buildings and scaffolding form the backdrop to this festive gallery of celebration.

Two smiling men stand together at the St Patrick’s Day Festival; one wears a green jacket and holds a glass bowl, while the other, dressed in ceremonial robes and a chain of office, stands beside him. People and flags are in the background.

A fire engine leads a parade down a city street lined with crowds behind barriers. Irish flags and green decorations suggest the event is part of the St Patrick’s Day Festival. The cloudy sky looms over this festive Waterford gallery scene.

A fire engine drives down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, passing crowds and a grandstand decorated with Irish flags. Spectators watch and take photos under a cloudy sky, capturing moments for the festival gallery.

A man in a large green leprechaun hat rides a motorbike in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, with a passenger in a pink helmet behind him. Crowds watch from the side as other motorcyclists join the celebration near Waterford Gallery.

A man and child ride a flame-decorated motorbike, holding an Irish flag, in front of a cheering crowd during the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford. Green, white, and orange decorations fill the street like an open-air gallery.

Motorcycles with riders and sidecars drive down a street lined with cheering crowds holding Irish flags during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford. The cloudy sky and historic buildings provide a picturesque gallery-like backdrop for the parade.

People parade down a city street with a large, decorated fake birthday cake float during the St Patrick’s Day Festival. One person in church attire leads, as crowds watch and Irish flags wave near the Waterford Gallery, adding to the festive celebration.

A person dressed as a bishop with a green hat and robe smiles with open arms during the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade in Waterford, as people watch and a purple mascot stands nearby amid falling confetti.

A marching band in traditional attire plays bagpipes and drums during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with Irish flags, festively dressed spectators, and colourful banners lining the street—capturing scenes worthy of a Waterford Gallery.

A group of scouts in blue uniforms march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, saluting and holding banners, whilst people watch from a stage and along the street. Irish flags and decorations add colour to the Waterford Gallery backdrop.

A group of people march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford parade holding a “Waterford New Communities Network” banner decorated with country flags. One man carries a child, and others display colourful signs with symbols.

A group of people, including children, walk in the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford parade. Dressed in green and waving Irish flags, they smile and celebrate joyfully along the city street.

People dressed in green and wrapped in Irish flags walk in a parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival. A man pushes a pram while a boy walks beside him. Spectators with Irish flags and balloons line the lively street, creating a festive atmosphere.

A group of people parades down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, holding colourful balloons and ribbons. Spectators line the pavements, watching the festive event as participants in green create a lively, celebratory mood.

A group marches in the parade holding a “Congolese Community Waterford” banner and a Democratic Republic of Congo flag at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford Gallery, as people wave and cheer along streets decorated with Irish flags.

Two girls smile and laugh excitedly whilst walking in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, surrounded by people in blue outfits. A stage and parade float are visible in the background on a bustling Waterford city street.

A large group of children and adults in matching green sports jackets walk together in a street parade during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, cheered on by a crowd. Flags and festive decorations can be seen in the background.

A parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford features children and adults in green costumes holding signs such as “Witches and Weirdos” as spectators watch from benches decorated with Irish flags, creating a lively street gallery.

A person dressed as a nun with a cross necklace walks in a busy St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, surrounded by people in colourful costumes. Irish flags decorate the street, and a crowd watches from behind barriers at Waterford Gallery.

A group of children in red sports kits walk down a street holding footballs, accompanied by adults, during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford. Spectators and buildings are visible in the background.

Children and teenagers in red and white uniforms march in a St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, holding a “De La Salle G.A.A. & Camogie Club” banner on a city street near the Waterford Gallery, with onlookers seated on a grandstand and flags waving.

Girls in matching sashes hold a "Caulfield Academy of Irish Dance" banner whilst marching in a St Patrick's Day parade, with crowds and Irish flags lining the street at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford.

A group of people in colourful outfits march in a parade, with two women in green sarees holding a "St. Patrick's Day Parade" banner, as spectators watch from the pavement and stands at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford Gallery.

A group of people, including children, march down a city street in the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford parade, holding a large "Bohemians FC Waterford" banner. Spectators line the sides and wave Irish flags.

A lively St Patrick’s Day Festival parade fills the street, with people holding a banner as crowds and spectators seated on temporary stands watch; modern and older buildings in Waterford line the scene beneath a cloudy sky.

A large group of people march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, holding a “Butlerstown Juvenile GAA and Camogie” banner and waving chequered flags. Many wear sports kits, with Irish flags visible throughout the Waterford Gallery crowd.

A parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford features men walking beside a trailer with a large model biplane. The trailer’s sign reads “Waterford Estuary Men’s Shed. Have Plane… Runway?” Spectators watch from behind barriers.

Four people drive go-karts down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival. Crowds line both sides behind barriers, many waving Irish flags. The atmosphere is festive, with buildings and decorations creating a lively Waterford gallery scene.

A large group of people, including children and adults, march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford parade holding a "Waterford Muay Thai" banner. Many wear sportswear or green, as crowds watch and Irish flags wave in the background for this lively gallery moment.

A group of children and adults march in a parade, holding a "St. Joseph's A.F.C. Founded 1923" banner during the St Patrick’s Day Festival. Many wear matching blue sportswear, and Irish flags are visible among the crowd and on nearby buildings.

A lively parade moves down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with participants carrying colourful flags and banners. Crowds line the pavements, many dressed in green, as Irish flags and festive decorations fill Waterford’s vibrant gallery of celebration.

A group of children in yellow and gold costumes dance in a parade during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, as a crowd watches and colourful confetti falls along a lively Waterford city street.

People dressed as characters from "Beauty and the Beast" stand on a parade float during the St Patrick’s Day Festival. The Beast, Belle, and two children in fancy dress wave to the crowd as confetti falls, creating a lively scene for spectators lining Waterford Gallery.

A group of people march down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, holding a blue banner that reads "Waterford Council of Trade Unions - We Are Stronger Together" alongside several Palestinian flags.

A group of young people march in a parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival, holding a "Waterford School of Grinds" banner. They wear festive leis and hats, with spectators, Irish flags, and the Waterford Gallery in the background.

A large crowd dressed in green and holding Irish flags watches the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade from behind barriers on a city street; some people wear hats and scarves, and a photographer kneels in front capturing the festive scene for the Waterford Gallery.

A group of people, including women and children, parade down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, holding a large blue and yellow Ukrainian flag. Some carry balloons and colourful decorations as spectators watch from nearby buildings.

A group of children and adults in red outfits march down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, holding a “St Mary’s Athletics Club Ballygunner” banner, with Irish flags and festival crowds adding colour to the Waterford Gallery scene.

A smiling girl with bright green hair decorations, face paint, and shamrocks joins the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade in Waterford, surrounded by other children and a lively crowd behind barriers on a city street.

At the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, a group sits closely on benches. The man on the left dons a ceremonial red robe and chain; others wear coats and hold sprigs of greenery, watching something off-camera at the lively event.

A group of children and adults in life jackets ride an inflatable boat during the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade. Many wear green hats, and Irish flags decorate the street, capturing the festive spirit for the Waterford Gallery.

Three people in red rescue uniforms and helmets sit in an inflatable rescue boat, smiling and waving during the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade. A modern building is visible in the background, capturing Waterford’s festive spirit.

A person facing away from the camera wears a white shirt with green trim, featuring the Malayalee Association of Ireland emblem and "INDIAN" on the back at the St Patrick’s Day Festival. A crowd with barriers is visible in the background.

A group of young girls in matching pink and white Irish dance costumes hold hands and walk in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, accompanied by adults. Spectators watch from the sidelines, with Irish flags waving near the Waterford Gallery.

A group of young dancers in purple hoodies march in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, holding a "Soul Dance Arts Stage School" banner. Spectators line the street with Irish flags and a large Lego figure in the background for a lively Waterford gallery scene.

A large puppet figure with a top hat and "WAM" on its shirt plays a red electric guitar in a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with buildings, an Irish flag, and the Waterford Gallery visible under a cloudy sky.

A large statue of a person dressed as Thor, with a winged helmet, grey beard, black outfit with blue circles, red cape, and holding a hammer, is displayed outdoors in front of buildings at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford.

People parade down a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, pushing a large float decorated with sunflowers, honeycomb structures, and bee models. Colourful buildings and spectators line the background, creating a festive and lively scene.

A group of children in colourful costumes and green hats perform a dance in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade, as onlookers and Irish flags fill the background on a cloudy day in Waterford.

People in a parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival hold large colourful balloon letters spelling "INDIA." Spectators line the street, and an Irish flag is visible on a building, adding to the festive and celebratory Waterford scene.

A parade at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford features a giant black bird puppet with outstretched wings, surrounded by performers in costumes and onlookers. Buildings and city streets are visible, with a Ukrainian flag flying in the background.

A man in a dark green, buttoned coat with gold embroidery marches in the St Patrick’s Day Festival parade in Waterford, holding a green cloth. He has a moustache and headset microphone, with blurred crowd and buildings in the background.

A woman holds a sign reading “Thank you for standing with Ukraine” during a public event at the St Patrick’s Day Festival; other people, including one in a green and orange hat, appear in the background at Waterford Gallery.

A group of people holding flags at the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford.

A group of young girls in matching pink dresses and green bows perform a dance routine on a city street during the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Waterford, with spectators and people in fancy dress watching behind barriers.

A stone tower illuminated with green lights stands on a wet street at night during the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with long exposure light trails from passing vehicles curving round it.

A cable-stayed bridge illuminated with green lights at night, reflecting on the water below, with a reddish sky in the background—perfect for the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford Gallery collection.

Three tall, cylindrical stone towers illuminated with green lights stand against a purple, cloudy night sky at the St Patrick’s Day Festival Waterford. One tower has a statue on top, whilst the others are unadorned.

A decorative gateway with domes and spires, illuminated by green lights at dusk for the St Patrick’s Day Festival, stands at the entrance to a bridge surrounded by bare trees and water.

A large, multi-storey building is illuminated with green lights at night for the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with windows glowing warmly and trees partially visible in front. The sky is dark and the surrounding grounds appear quiet.

A historic brick building is illuminated with green lights at night for the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with empty car parks and city lights visible in the background.

Three lighthouses on a coastal cliff are illuminated in green, white, and orange lights at sunset for the St Patrick’s Day Festival, with a dramatic sky in the background—a true Waterford gallery of colours.

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