At Home and Abroad

Rose of Tralee Ottawa Centre: Aidan Russell, 2025 Ottawa Rose. The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals. It features the selection of the Rose of Tralee, an international event that celebrates young women of Irish descent from Ireland and around the world. Every year more than 30 International Roses travel to Tralee, Ireland, supported by friends and family. All eyes are on the Roses, who travel from the UK, America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and of course Ireland to take part in the festival, the essence of which is based on the popular song of the same name. The festival comprises the Rose of Tralee selection, family carnivals, fashion show and live concerts. The town’s streets are transformed into a feast of parades, music, circus, funfair, markets and traditional Irish entertainment.