Annual Irish Festival and Celtic Canter 5K Race Ready to Unfold in Downtown Westminster
An air of anticipation fills the city of Downtown Westminster as the long-awaited Annual Irish Festival and the 13th run of the Celtic Canter 5K Race are set to take place this Saturday. In contrast with the situation last year, the event organizers are bracing for a substantial surge in participants and spectators in this year’s edition, according to our sources.
Increased Registrations for the Celtic Canter 5K Race
Early figures suggest an inflated participant count for the Celtic Canter 5K Race. The number of enrolled runners has now passed 1,100, comfortably exceeding the total registrations last year. This reflects the growing enthusiasm for this much-cherished racing event within the larger community.
Expectations from the Irish Festival
With a plethora of activities scheduled to start at 8 a.m., the Irish Festival is set to cater to a crowd of between 4,000 and 5,000 eager participants. The comprehensive suite of activities includes novelty races like the 1-mile Leprechaun Chase and the short-distance, high-thrill ‘Don’t Miss the Point 0.5K’ race.
The Irish Festival aims not just to entertain but also to promote elements of Irish culture. Attendees are in for a treat with live Irish music, a lively pub crawl, and exclusive whiskey tasting sessions. A part of the income generated from the races will go towards improving local community services. Furthermore, vendors abound, offering a taste of Ireland through traditional food and a variety of Irish goods.
Family Fun at the Fest
The festival champions a family-friendly atmosphere, underlined by offerings such as the ‘Westminster’s Strongest Kid Contest’ and a multitude of other engaging and entertaining activities for the younger attendees.
Boost for Local Businesses
The entire event is structured around providing a significant boost to local businesses. The organizers envisage that a multitude of attendees, drawn to the festival’s attractions, will also explore the local shops and dine in downtown restaurants, thus enhancing the business prospects for the local community.
