Run by students since the 1920s, the parade has been a long-standing tradition in Aberdeen. Organise

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The floats of the parade are traditionally built on the morning of the parade flashing lights by student groups and societies from the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University and the North East Scotland College, as well as other organisations. flashing lights
Run by students since the 1920s, the parade has been a long-standing tradition in Aberdeen. Organised by the Aberdeen University Students’ Association Raising And Giving Campaign, it contributes money to organisations such as Aberdeen Cyrenians, who this year will receive £3,000 for a new fridge and two new freezers to support the homeless in Aberdeen,
I am very excited for this year's Torcher Parade. flashing lights We look forward to donating a lot of money to charities this year and this parade will help accomplish that." Emily Beever, AUSA President for Charities and Community
Emily Beever, the parade’s organiser and President for Charities and Community for the Students’ Association said: “I am very excited for this year’s Torcher Parade. We look forward to donating a lot of money to charities this year and this parade will help accomplish that.”
The parade starts at 6.30pm from Gallowgate and will travel over School Hill, Rosemount Viaduct, Skene St, Carden Place, Queen’s Cross (where the torches will be lit) down Albyn Place, Alford Place and finally onto Union St.
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