25th Anniversary of Glasgow's West End Festival and retirement of Director Michael Dale

Early day motion 605, tabled 1 November 2021 by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party). Signed by 5 members.

That this House congratulates all those involved in the celebrations and events marking 25 years of Glasgow’s West End Festival throughout 2021; notes that over the years the festival has attracted tens of thousands of visitors, artists and performers from across Scotland and around the world to take part in a wide range of entertainment, educational and cultural activities; further notes that for many years these included a Mardi-Gras style parade along the city’s Byres Road, and that in recent years a popular Torchlight Parade has been held on St Andrew’s Day; particularly congratulates the Festival’s Director, Michael Dale, for his many years of dedication to the Festival as he prepares to retire; and looks forward to the community of Glasgow’s West End continuing to celebrate the arts, culture and entertainment in festival formats for many years to come.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 5.