The 32 Roses participate in parades and other events for the 64th year of the festival before the competition begins
Sydney Rose Ashling Heneghan with her identical twin Stephanie during the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Photograph: Domnick Walsh/Eye FocusThey’re in Tralee, Co Kerry , to support Cork Rose Shauna O’Sullivan, who comes from that village.
A three-month-old baby named Alicia is reluctant to speak, but her spokesman/father Jake explains that she’s the niece and goddaughter of Derry Rose Darcy Taylor. He looks at her fondly as she’s nestled in the crook of his arm. “Maybe in 20 years?” The floats upon which the 32 Roses sit and wave are themed. They include a rainbow float, a disco float, a Fireman Sam float, a Frozen float featuring Olaf the snowman and a mushroom-themed float in case you thought you weren’t tripping.
Reigning Rose of Tralee Róisín Wiley flanked by mayor of Tralee Cllr Mickey Sheehy and Dáithí Ó'Sé. Photograph: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus Escort Ódhran Heelan, who works in finance, is clutching the New York Rose’s golden clutch-bag. “I think I’ll pick one up,” he says. “It suits me.”
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