THE world famous Halloween celebration returns to the city next month from 26 October – 3 November
Derry’s ancient Walls will become a sea of pointy hats as the world famous Halloween celebration returns to the city from 26th October – 3 November 2018, with over 100 family friendly activities at more than 40 venues.
The ‘Return of the Ancients’ Carnival Parade will explore the Pagan origins of Hallowe’en which reach far back to the times of Cúchulainn, Fionn MacCool and beyond with this year’s celebrations coinciding with the 400 years of the City’s magnificent Walls.
Among the regular highlights which draw thousands to the city each year, is the Awakening of the Walls, an illuminated animation trail on and around the City Walls from 28 – 30 October.
The Guildhall will once again be at the centre of the celebrations with the magical Museum of the Moon bathing the Main Hall in its ethereal light, and where the Samhain Sessions will showcase some fantastic musical talent under its ghostly glow.
Up to 1000 people will take part in the carnival parade which is always the main highlight of the programme followed by the fireworks finale on October 31.
Just when you thought it was all over, on November 1 the Walls will once again become the setting for First Light, bringing the community together for a special celebration of light, remembrance and renewal.
Scaring up a storm at the launch of the Haolloween Festival in Derry are Claire and Tara Harkin. (North West Newspix)
Find out more about all the spooktacular celebrations in the Hallowe’en programme at derryhalloween.com or follow @DerryHalloween on social media #DerryHalloween
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