On Parade at the Irish Fair

Pipes and Drums
of the Los Angeles Police
Emerald Society

Rose Events

Irish Heritage Day

What You Need to Know...

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Place: Brothers St. Patrick in Midway City

Dress: Business Casual

***Roses Only***

Special Notes: Lunch will be served

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Rose Garden Party
Community Invited
Your invited to meet the
Rose Canadates and others
in the Irish American Community.

What You Need to Know...

Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Place: Home of Terry Anderson in Valley Glen

Dress: Afternoon Tea/Garden Party

***Roses & Rosebuds***

***Family & Friends***

Special Notes: Potluck - please bring a favorite dish to share!

The first public event for the Roses with the Irish Community

Rose Pub Nite
Community Invited

What You Need to Know...

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010

Time: 8:00 PM

Place: TBD

Dress: Dressy Casual

***Roses***

***Family & Friends***

Welcome to the
Southern California
Rose of  Tralee Program
The Southern California Rose of Tralee centre
invites young Irish American women from the Southern California to participate in the one of Ireland's most
beloved traditions.

The Southern California Rose of Tralee Selection
Ball is held each March at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Grand Ball. Other Southern California
Rose of  Tralee related events are held throughout
the leading up to the Preseantation and selection.
One young woman will be selected to represent Southern California at the international Rose of Tralee, in County Kerry, Ireland.

The Rose of Tralee international festival is held each
August in Ireland. Thousands of people from all over the world descend on the town of Tralee for this celebration of Irish heritage. The selection is broadcast on live television, and is one of the most watched programmes on Ireland's
national network, RTE, each year.
(Learn more: www.roseoftralee.ie)

Roses are selected from North America, Europe
and Australia to represent their respective regions.
The pageant is not based on beauty, but on character
and celebration of the Irish spirit which exists all
over the world.
The "Rose of Tralee" is based on the love song of the
same name by William Mulchnick. Mulchnick was a wealthy 19th century land owner who fell in love with
Mary O'Connor, his maid. Because of their differences
in social class, their love was discouraged by his family
and sent him off to India. (See history) Mulchnick wrote
this beautiful Poem that was later put to music.

"Rose of Tralee" ballad about Mary.
"She was lovely and fair as the rose of the
summer.
Yet 'twas not her beauty alone that won me
Oh no, 'twas the truth in her eyes ever dawning
That made me love Mary, the Rose of  Tralee"

The Southern California Rose of Tralee welcomes
you! We are committed to building our Irish community
in Southern California through this event, with a culture
of friendship and celebration of our heritage.

Although only one young woman can be selected as the Southern California Rose of Tralee, our mission is to
create an enriching experience of cultural celebration.
We hope you join us!

Camaraderie, not competition"

PO Box 2429
Toluca Lake, CA 91610
ph: 818-941-6986
info@socalroseoftralee.com