Have a feast on your street!
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Charley Foran, aged 6 who brought along his chocolate cakes to share at Street Feast 2023 at St Luke’s Community Garden, Cork city. Photo: Joleen CroninImage 2 of 2
Community Gardai Danielle Porter and Kate McCarthy at Street Feast 2023 at Togher Community Garden. Photo: Joleen CroninIf you have an interest in sharing food, enjoying conversation, and connecting with neighbours this summer, then this event might just be for you!
Communities around Cork are being encouraged to participate in Street Feast on 25 and 26. An estimated 140,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s event.
Organisers are asking communities to participate in and host gatherings. The celebrations can take place at a variety of different locations with previous ones being front gardens, streets, greens, carparks, local parks laneways and community centres.
Over 1,250 communities in Ireland will take the opportunity to share food and camaraderie over the weekend long event.
Aaron from Cork city explained why he is planning to take part in Street Feast. “I've always loved the idea of street parties and would love to get all of our neighbours together to get to know each other better.”
President Michael D Higgins outlined the benefits this event brings: “We must all by now realise the importance of community, inclusion, creativity and togetherness - all values that require support and a conscious effort of care, protection and solidarity. Initiatives such as Street Feast provide exactly that type of opportunity.”
Founder of Street Feats and Neighbourhood Network CEO said: “For 14 years, Street Feast has been all about bringing folks together over food, fun, and fellowship. And the stats speak for themselves: 97% feel the neighbourly love post-feast, and a whopping 98% say their sense of belonging gets a boost. That's the magic of community.”
He added: “97% feel their neighbourhood is friendlier since hosting Street Feast and 98% say their sense of belonging has increased since Street Feast. That’s what it’s all about. Running it over two days instead of one will give people more opportunity to celebrate together.”
Those who are interested in participating in Street Feast can register on www.StreetFeast.ie. Once you’re registered you will receive a Free Street Feast party pack containing bunting, posters and a DIY guide.