On the day the Caribbean Princess called to town a great new FREE event took place. As the passengers alighted and strolled up through the town they'd have been forgiven for thinking they were transported to another age. Why were so many people dressed in Victorian & Edwardian costume? As they passed the promenade many were bewildered by the sight of so many in attire of a bygone age.
Well, at the Hotel here, we had a ringside view of the Victorian picnic in the Promenade last Sunday. What a great turnout!!! The numbers who turned out in period costumes looked marvellous. Well done to Claire Cullinane and her animation team!!!
Claire and her team have committed to dressing up in period costume for most liner visits this year and, boy, they certainly bring a touch of elegance to the town! The Victorian picnic in the Prom was Claire's idea and, ably helped by the See You in Cobh committee, she pulled off a great event...and what a great family event it was!!! Families were encouraged to bring their own picnics or buy from the stalls there and they came in their droves. Many brought their blankets with them and laid them out on the grass. What a great sight!
For those that hadn't brought their own picnic baskets there were some excellent food stalls and local food stalls at that; Truly Scrumptious, Peter Kidney, The Crepe Man and Bramley Lodge. The aroma of freshly cooked food wafted along in the breeze and was truly hard to resist.
There was great entertainment aswell. The Cobh Confraternity Brass and Reed Band played for an hour or two and two local young fiddlers also impressed. There was also many competitions with the highlight being Best Dressed Lady, Glamorous Gran, and Children's Victorian Fancy Dress. Much of the attire had been supplied by The Princess Rooms and many thanks to Sarah for having such a range and selection.
What a great afternoon! Many thanks to Claire and her gang...hopefully, we'll see more of these in the future!
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