10-07-2025
WATCH: Llangollen Eisteddfod Parade of Nations 2025
On Wednesday, July 9, visitors were treated as groups from across the world participated in this year's annual colourful spectacle.
The procession began at the Eisteddfod grounds before following a one-way route through the town starting with Castle Street bridge.
Competitors including choirs, dance groups, ensembles and soloists from across the globe took part and flags of all nations were proudly on display while participants danced, sang and waved back at the crowds.
Everyone was thrilled to see competitors from Canada, Morocco, India, South Africa, USA and Zimbabwe alongside dozens of groups from Wales and the rest of UK.
The Parade of Nations remains one of the central parts of the festival which continues this week.
The spectacle was proudly led by the Llangollen Silver Band and Llangollen Town Crier, Austin Cheminais.
The parade was followed by a huge party on the Eisteddfod field, where visitors were given access to the Eisteddfod site for just one pound.
Last year, over 8,000 people came out to welcome the international competitors meaning this year's expectations were even higher.
A recent partnership with Cuffe and Taylor is continuing to enable festival organisers to bring some truly amazing artists to Llangollen, such as James, Olly Murs and The Script.
Overseeing the event was Dave Danford, the Eisteddfod's Artistic Director. He said: "The International Eisteddfod itself remains the central part of everything we do here, and we're delighted to be welcoming so many international competitors and visitors.
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"It's always great to see the Llangollen and the wider community come out to support our festival.'
Unfortunately, an "extraordinary medical incident" saw the 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak".
However, in an update, Llangollen International Eisteddfod said scheduled events will continue as normal today (Thursday, July 10), with the grounds open from 9am.
The celebrations continue this evening with award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall.
