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St Patrick’s Day: Locations and Times for this year’s parades

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Here is the times, locations and routes for this year;s local St Patrick’s Day parades.

TRIM

The Trim parade starts at 3:30 pm from Newbridge on Ring Road. It will make its way up Patrick Street which will be sensory street of parade before going onto Emmet Street, Market Street and finishing at Castle Street.

The annual Trim raft race will take place and Matt Leavy will perform on parades stage.

NAVAN

Navan’s St Patrick’s Day parade will begin at 2pm from Enterprise Centre and follow usual route from Trim Road to Railway street Canon Row kennedy road and market square.

A sensory street on Canon Row also being introduced this year.

There will be free children entertainment in St Mary hall on Trimgate Street from 1 to 4:30pm and market stalls from 12:30 pm on Kennedy plaza.

ASHBOURNE

Ashbourne St Patrick’s Day celebration are beginning at 11am with market stall and music commencing. The parade with this year’s theme as Sharing our Planet will start at 12.45pm with local groups, sports clubs and businesses featuring in it.

The 2024 parade is said to include musical participants in parade than previously ensuring it is a lively event.

SLANE

Slane St Patrick’s parade will begin at 3:30pm at top of village beside the local primary school and end at gates of Slane Castle.

A vote will take place during parade for best float with a euro 500 prize going to winner.

This parade has running for last 29 years. There is music in village square from early in day and visit from few familiar faces such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Kingscourt

The Kingscourt Parade will begin at the Dublin Road at 1pm making it way down the Main Street.

This year Ratoath and Dunboyne will not be holding at St Patrick’s Day parade.

BALLIVOR

Ballivor village will hold 2nd annual St Patrick’s Day parade which will start at 12:30pm entering from Trim Road into the village and finishing Garda station.

ATHBoy

From 12:30pm

DROGHEDA

From 12pm

ARDEE

From 3PM

OldCastle

From 12pm

Enfield

From 3PM

KELLS

Start at 3PM

Full List of St. Patrick’s Day 2024 Treats Coming to Walt Disney World

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St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner on March 17 and Walt Disney World is offering up several limited time treats for holiday including new items at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs.

St. Patrick’s Day Treats at Walt Disney World

Disney Resort Hotels

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Available March 1 through 17

  • Mickey Shamrock Mikshake Mint milkshake with chocolate drizzle, shamrock sprinkles and vanilla cupcake.

Disney Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork Available March 1 through 17

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill Available March 1 through 31

  • Irish Cream Cheesecake Bailey Irish Cream cheesecake with chantilly cream and gold coins

Arnold Classic, combat sports, bodybuilders & Schwarzenegger among highlights of festival

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The Arnold Sports Festival is famous worldwide for its bodybuilding and strength contests, but the 4 days even draws more than just onlookers to see ripped and shredded bodies.

Various will join to the Greater Columbus Convention Center for festival centerpiece, the Arnold Classic as well as weightlifting and Strongman events you need not be a fan of those exhibitions to attend.

How did the Arnold Sports Festival start?

Arnold Schwarzenegger was a bodybuilder in early 20s whom he met jim lorimer then mayor of Worthington at the 1970 Mr World bodybuilding championship.

The couple enjoyed a decades long friendship that include founding the Arnold Classic which became the Arnold Sports Festival in 1989.

In Instagram post after Lormer death in November 2022 Schwarzenegger referred to handshake agreement to promote bodybuilding together and the Arnold growth from small bodybuilding show to sports festival with 200,000 visitors and more athletes than Olympics.

What’s new at this year’s festival

The Stack3d Select Pavilion is a dedicated area at front of Arnold Expo that will house more than 25 exhibitors offering health and wellness products like energy drinks, foods and more.

Arnold Schwarzenegger to appear Friday through Sunday

No Arnold is complete without its namesake and co founder Arnold Schwarzenegger who attends sports fest each year. Spectators will spot him Friday through Sunday as well as at 5K Pump and Run which starts at 10:30 am. Sunday at convention center.

The Arnold Showcase brings about 2000 people to Battelle Grand. At the showcase does a Q&A and touches all aspects of his career from bodybuilding to politics and movies.

If you desire to see schwarzenegger up close and personal you will desire to attend Arnold Showcase which starts at 9:30 am. Sunday in convention center Battelle Grand ballroom at 9:30 am. Sunday.

Several events require individual tickets

Admission to the Arnold Expo and events at the Greater Columbus Convention Center is included in Daily Expo Ticket. Daily tickets, Fast Passes that include early admission and 3 Day Tickets are available at www. arnoldsports.com

Guest must purchase tickets separate from the Arnold Expo to attend the following events:

Attendees can view female bodybuilders in these competitions:

  • Fitness International Prejudging at 12 30 pm Friday Arnold Expo Stage finals at 7 pm Friday Battelle Grand at convention center
  • Wellness International Prejudging at 12:30 pm Friday Arnold Expo Stage finals at 7 pm Friday Battelle Grand
  • Bikini International Prejudging at 11 am Saturday Arnold Expo Stage finals at 7 pm Saturday Battelle Grand.d
  • Arnold Amateur 8 am Thursday Friday Battelle Grand $25
  • International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro League Meet & Greet 7 pm Thursday Hilton Columbus Downtown 402 N High St $35.
  • Friday nigh finals for Arnold Classic Physique Fitness International Wellness International and Arnold Classic prejudging
  • 7 pm Friday Arnold Expo stage $60-$85
  • Saturday night finals for Arnold Classic Arnold Men Physique and Bikini International 7 pm Saturday Battelle Grand $70-$120
  • Arnold strongman classic 1-6pm. Friday Strongman Arena $50-$89
  • Arnold Strongwoman Classic noon to 5pm Saturday Strongman Arena $50-$89
  • Arnold Sunday showcase featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger 9 30 am to 1 pm Sunday Battelle Grande $35.
  • Parking at the Ohio Expo Center will cost $12. Free shuttles will run from Ohio Expo Center to Greater Columbus Convention Center Thursday through Sunday.
  • Parking available at convention center and nearby lots.

The Arnold Sports Festival will take place Thursday through Sunday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N High st. Some events take place at Ohio Expo Center Columbus Athenaeum, Hilton Columbus and Hyatt Regency.

Combat sports among famous Arnold Sports Festival events

In addition to lifting and physique events LaLonde said combat sports round out the three pillars of the Arnold biggest crowd pleasers.Combat sports include Muay Thai boxing, grappling, MMA fighting and martial arts festival take place Friday through Sunday at the Ohio Expo Center.

Gun & Hoses returns to festival boxing ring

Guns & Hoses charity boxing event which pits local police officers and firefighters against each other.

This is 9th year for Guns & Hoses and it is a tiebreaker year since there is a 4 4 split between police and fire.

Donovan Byas who represent the Columbus Division of Fire when he defends the heavyweight title.

Arnold Classic, Strongman/Strongwoman anchor festival

Touting the Arnold Classic as the marquee event of weekend.

Of the 90 or so total bodybuilders who will participate in this year sports fest 11 will be oiled up and posed for Classic. Representing the UK defending champion Samson Dauda famous as the Nigerian Lion will return to compete for 2nd title.

Arnold Classic and other bodybuilding competitions focus on appearance other events are judged on physical strength Lalonde noted.

Challenges in strength competition include elephant bar deadlift of up to 1100 pounds and Dinnie Stone carry over 700 pounds.

Gymnasts to spring into action at the Arnold Sports Festival

Integrity Athletics of Plain City will jump back into Arnold this year for the gymnastics competition which bring contenders from gym across the country to participate in trampoline and tumbling as well as women artistic gymnastics.

Must see events at the Arnold Sports Festival

The fitness exposition will return to convention center with over 800 booth showing 300 companies and 3 stages of nonstop competitions and entertainment. Arnold Expo hours are 10 am to 7 pm Friday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Sunday.

Going to the Arnold Classic Sam Hunt concert or gallery hop? Be aware of traffic closures

Street closures during the Arnold Sports Festival

Motorist should be aware that will be severa street closures at multiple times during the Arnold.

Starting Friday at 8 am there will be closure on west side of North High Street daily through Sunday. Streets will be shut at North High Street are West Swan Street Spruce Street and Vine Street.Driver will be able to access parking in garage at 45 Vine St.

Closures will be removed each day after sports festival is over at 10 pm according to information from the Columbus Division Police Special Events Bureau.

At 8 30 am on Sunday High street will close in front of the Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 N High St for setup of the Arnold Classic 5K Pump and Run which will start at 10 30 am at North High and Goodale Streets.

Closures at North High Street and Goodale Street will start at 8 am Sunday will be rolling closures along the race route which includes much of Downtown.

The race is expected to end noon and roads are to reopen by 1 pm with exception of aforementioned streets at North High Street West Swan Street Spruce Street and Vine Street which will shut until events at convention center are over again parking in the Vine Street garage will be accessible.

The course map for Arnold Classic 5K Pump and Run can viewed at bit.ly/3SWRbHV.

Where can you park in the Short North Arena District Convention Center?

  • To assist guide you here are links to some of areas garages
  • For gallery hop parking visit shortnorth.org
  • For parking reservations near Nationwide Arena arenadistric.parknobile.io
  • For parking near Greater Columbus Convention Center visit columbusconventions.com/park/parking availability.

Amber Alert issued for abducted Weslaco teen suspect identified

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An Amber Alert was issued late Thursday night for abducted 13 year old girl in Weslaco.

Esmeralda Mireles was last seen Thursday at around 3 am in area of 100 N. Kansas Avenue according to new release from police.

Mireles suffers from medical conditions the release added.

New release from Texas Department of Public Safety says law enforcement official believe Mireles is in grave to danger.

Mireles is described as being 5’6″ and has orange, reddish colored hair with mullet style haircut and weights 145 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans.

The DPS news release say police are looking for 37 year old Luis Gomez a suspect wanted in connection with abduction.

Gomez last view driving in a 2001 Chervolet Sileverado with license plate number GCW9494.

Those with information are requested to contact the Weslaco Police Department at 956 968 8591

Amber Alert issued following abduction of 2 children in NH; suspect may be dangerous and armed

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Police are searching for a white 2017 Subaru Impreza with New Hampshire plate Number V69023 driven by 36 year old Dustin Duren

An Amber Alert has been issued following abduction of 2 young children from Berlin New Hampshire according to New Hampshire State Police.

Valyen and Elowyn Duren believed to have been abducted

Dustin Duren is believed to be with 2 children 13 month old Valeyn Duren and 14 year old Elowyn Duren both girls with blue eyes and blond hair.

Police not say whether or how Dustin Duren and two girls are related. Their last known location was Concord New Hampshire around 8 pm Thursday.

Any one who view Dustin Duren the children and or vehicle is asked not to approach them but to call 911 immediately as Dustin could be armed and dangerous state police told.

If anyone has non emergency information they are asked to call Berlin police at 603 752 3131 or New Hampshire State Police Headquarters at 603 223 4381

Police seeking Dustin Duren believed to be driving a white Subaru Impreza

An alert was sent to phones of New Hampshire resident after 4 am saying that police are looking for white 2017 Subaru Impreza with New Hampshire plate number V69203 driven by 26 old Dustin Duren who is described as 5’10”, 190 pounds with brown hair brown eyes. State police issued a press release minutes later.

Rugby sevens and others events to check out in Vancouver this weekend

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The last weekend of February is the 1st weekend of ongoing events in Vancouver. Here are 5 things to check out over the next few days.

Vancouver Sevens

The annual Vancouver Sevens rugby tournament start Friday at BC Place and will run all weekend with men’s and women’s tournament champions crowned in gold medal games on Sunday afternoon.

24 teams from 12 countries will contest in 64 rugby sevens matches over the course of weekend, cheered on by creatively costumed fans.

General admission tickets for Saturday are sold out reserved seating tickets and day passes were still available on Vancouver Sevens website as of Friday afternoon.

Mountain film festival starts

Friday is opening night of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival a weeklong celebration of outdoors and filmmaking.

More than 70 adventure and mountain stories will featured in this year event which includes special guest speakers, filmmakers, expert led and intros workshop on photography storytelling and mountain safety skills.

The event continues through March 3 at theatres around city and online.

VMF Winter Arts Festival

VMF the Vancouver Mural Festival has collaborated with designer Debra Sparrow on her ongoing public art series.

The installation will be visible nightly until 11 pm from Friday through Feb 27. More location and information of seven displays can be found onlines.

An Indigenous Misadventure

Another event this weekend is reimagining of Moliere most famous play Tartuffe at the Granville Island Stage.

Co produced by the Arts Club Theatre Company and Touchstone Theatre, the play opened Thursday and will run through March 24.

Maker Supply Market

Over 40 local artisans will be on hand at the Heritage Hall on Main Street from 10 am to 6 pm.Saturday for 2nd edition of Vancouver Etsy Co Maker Supply Market.

The event is chance for vendors to sell extra making supplies, samples not perfect good items display clearance items.

Admission to market is free and can be reserved in advance online and all items for sale will be price at $50 or less.

7 famous brands you did not know are owned by Mukesh Ambani daughter Isha Ambani

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Mukesh Ambani India wealthiest individual with staggering net worth of $116.9 billion is setting the stage for future of Reliance Industries.

Isha Ambani his daughter who has been appointed to the Board of Directors alongside her brothers Anant Ambani and Akash Ambani.

Isha Ambani business empire 7 well known brands under her leadership at Reliance Retail.

Serving as the Managing Director Isha overlooks the operation of Reliance Retail a subsidiary valued at $100 billion as of August 2023 according to Forbes.

Isha Ambani astute business acumen has only contributed to organic progress of Reliance Retail but has led to acquisition and partnership with numerous international brands.

Here are 7 famous brands under her leadership that may come as surprise.

Cover Story

India first fashion brand Cover Story under Isha Ambani Reliance Retail brings world couture to India’s high street boasting a design studio in London.

Hamleys

Acquired by Reliance Brands Ltd in 2019 for 67.96 million euro Hamleys the world oldest and mega toy retailer is part of Isha Ambani brand portfolio.

Tira Beauty

Launched in April 2023 Tira Beauty led by Isha Ambani curates global and local beauty brands. Luxury name Versace, Dolce Gabbana,Jimmy Choo find a place in Tira Beauty offerings.

Eleven

In 2021 Reliance Retail partnered with World No convenience store 7 Eleven opening its stores in India. The first store opened its doors in Mumbai.

Isha Ambani leads Reliance Retail her twin brother Akash Ambani heads Reliance Jio and Anant Ambani who is soon to wed Radhika Merchant overlook Reliance New Energy. This strategic distribution of responsibility ensure a dynamic and innovative future for Reliance conglomerate.

Netmeds

Venturing into pharmaceutical sector Reliance Retail acquired a 60% majority equity stake in Netmeds parent vitalic for Rs 620 crore in 2020. Netmeds caters to both offline and online pharmacy needs.

Freshpik

Introduce in 2021 Freshpik a gourmet brand caters to discerning customer grocery needs with range of gourmet assortments, fresh procedure, fresh produce, ready to eat products and more.

AJIO

AJIO Reliance Retail fashion e commerce platform achieved an annual gross merchandise value of $2 billion in 2023.This success was fueled by partnership with brand such as GAP and launch of AZORTE fashion stores in 2022.

Five Iron Golf Celebrates Women’s History Month with Free Golf for Women

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Five Iron Golf the nations leading urban golf experience will celebrate Women’s History Month in March by inviting women to play free golf at all of its US area via two branded campaigns.

According to the National Golf Foundation the various women players spiked between 2020 and 2022. This climb of 820,000 players is huge compared to the 2% increase 465,000 for men over same period of time. The NGF also search that females now represent huge 25% of the US 25.6 million golfers.

Five Iron provide a fun more social and less environment to learn the game than orthodox golf facilities.

Every Wednesday women are invited to reserve complimentary time on Five Iron TrackMan simulators during business hours through initiative titled Women Wednesdays.

Participant attend the Gals of the Greens evening events will enjoy reach to play mingle and learn between 5 and 8 pm every Wednesday.

When we started Five Iron Golf back in 2017 one of our goal was to generate a place that made gold accessible for everyone said Jared Solomon CEO and co founder of Five Iron Golf.

As we have progress to over 20 location across country we have remained committed to founding principe and excited to continue our leading role in fostering female participation through 2 offerings.

Five Iron has been recognized as a leader in the off course Modern Golf movement. Five Iron Golf facilities featured world class technology like simulators from Callaway an upscale yet food and drink menu and wide range of programming and entertainment choices to cater to diverse need and interests of its consumers.

Five Iron currently has US locations in Philadelphia 2, Detroit 2, Chicago 4, New York City 6, Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Cincinati, Las Vegas, Seattle, Washington DC its expansion will continues later this year with new franchises opening in St Louis, Louisville, Yuko, New York, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.

Five Iron Golf entertainment, boasts a global presence with 24 location spanning 4 countries and 13 states.Five Iron Golf provides a dynamic space for practicing, playing and partying.

Five Iron Golf is reshaping the indoor golf experience with everyone. Five Iron serves as ideal space for hosting private celebrations and corporate gatherings alike.

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