flower festival .. show 6 to 8 feb

[dave2]

the title says it all

pics are from previous years and theres usually lots of stuff going on at thaphae gate and the park over the three days

dave2

[MESmith]

Seems like a good excuse for a weekend away

[flashlight92]

Is the Saturday parade from Narawat Bridge starting at 8 am or 4 pm as I've seen both times advertised ?

[CMBob]

I've been told it starts at 9AM at the bridge; however, just checked a few websites and there are three times mentioned. Two sites indicate that the "opening" ceremony starts at 8AM so perhaps there'll be the usual yakking (speeches) from the review stand "starting" about 8AM. I put "starting" in quotes as nothing much seems to happen precisely on time.

Edit: Just checked the municipal website and there's a banner there (all in Thai) which says the opening is at 8AM on Saturday the 7th. I'm still guessing that this is the slated time for the speeches to start and the parade itself will start at 9AM or after. I'd note that there'll likely be some dancing and other minor events in front of the reviewing stand (where officials sit) during the alleged 8AM starting time.

Edited February 4, 2015 by CMBob

[onthedarkside]

unhelpful troll has been removed.

[chingmai331]

Does the parade run from the Bridge to the Park? Must be about 3 km.

[CMBob]

Does the parade run from the Bridge to the Park? Must be about 3 km.

Yes, from the bridge to Thaepae Gate, south to Katam corner, and then west to Buak Hat Park. Probably closer to 4 kilometers.

[dave2]

re

Is the Saturday parade from Narawat Bridge starting at 8 am or 4 pm as I've seen both times advertised ?

ive no idea but heres a list of all the events at thaphae gate but as cmbob says

the thai times that events actually happen can be way off

dave2

Edited February 5, 2015 by dave2

[Thailand]

If you have never been before it's well worth a couple of hours.

Edited February 5, 2015 by Thailand

[WinnieTheKhwai]

re

Is the Saturday parade from Narawat Bridge starting at 8 am or 4 pm as I've seen both times advertised ?

ive no idea but heres a list of all the events at thaphae gate but as cmbob says

the thai times that events actually happen can be way off

dave2

The above probably applies to the program at Thapae Gate. Doesn't mention the parade.

There's a beauty pageant though.

[dave2]

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There's a beauty pageant though

lets hope they are girls and not

dave2

[dave2]

re

If you have never been before it's well worth a couple of hours

hes right ... here are some pics taken at thaphae gate today

dave2