Children’s Day 2024 with Midlands Polish Community!
"The best way to make children good is to make them happy." – Oscar Wilde
And happiness was in the air at our International Children's Day & Family Day celebration! 🎉
On June 2, 2024, the Drum Community Centre in Athlone turned into a wonderland of fun, laughter, and excitement. Families came together to enjoy an unforgettable day filled with fantastic activities! 🎈🥳
✨ What an incredible day it was! ✨
☀️ The weather was on our side, making all the outdoor fun even better!
🏰 Bouncy castles kept the little ones jumping with joy.
🎭 Talented young performers stole the show with amazing artistic displays.
🐐 A mini zoo delighted animal lovers with adorable farm friends.
🏹 Archery and archaeology workshops transported us to the past!
🎮 A gaming van and airsoft shooting range provided thrills for older kids (and some parents too!).
🥋 A karate show wowed the crowd with skill and discipline.
🚒 Motorbikes, fire trucks, an ambulance, and Civil Defence vehicles made future heroes' dreams come true!
🎟️ The excitement was through the roof with fantastic prizes up for grabs in our big lottery!
🍔 A delicious BBQ, waffles, ice cream, and sweet treats kept everyone going!
🎉 A huge thank you to our supporters! 🎉
This amazing event was made possible with the support of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth’s Social Inclusion Fund. Special thanks to the Polish Embassy in Dublin, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Leader Partnership, Roscommon Creative Ireland, and fantastic partners like Night Wolves Athlone Airsoft Team, Athlone Fire Brigade, Roscommon Civil Defence, Clonark Garda Station, Roscommon Volunteer Centre, Electro Direct, and Janosik.
💖 A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers and Midlands Polish Community members – your energy, passion, and hard work made this day truly unforgettable!
Thank you to everyone who joined us – see you next year! 🎈🎊
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