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

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.