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Derry will magically go from being a walled city to a city of bones with plenty of things to see and do on this year’s Halloween festival weekend.
The city and community will be a scary entertainment hub and scary atmosphere Friday through Monday with lots of loose activities for the whole family.
With desirable projections, installations, characters and much more, even for the coldest hearts, the streets of Derry will step back in time as we tell the ancient story of Walter de Burgh. The lingering spirit of this hungry gentleman will greet locals and visitors alike and take them along a trail that starts at Shipquay Street, past Bishop Street, to Garden of Reflection and down Pump Street, to St Columb’s Cathedral, down London Street and back down Bishop. Street.
In the other aspect of Foyle, a spell will be cast on St Columb Park, turning it into a forest of shadows for only one weekend. strange forest. Beware of disoriented paths covered in creatures and shadows that replace form as the forest comes alive for All Saints’ Day.
Other family highlights come with The Trials
The Central Library will host a series of themed occasions over the weekend, adding storytelling, rhythm and rhyme sessions, and crafts. Family scary tours will run Monday 24-Thursday 27 and Spooky Tales and Scary Trails will begin in Bogside. and Fountain for those brave enough to stick to “one of Ireland’s scariest trails. “
Saurus, the giant beasts of prehistory, will return to the streets of Derry this year with their deafening roar, as well as the much-loved street act, Spark. Spark will soften the centre with high-impact percussion, superior energy and dynamic choreography — a circle of confidently favorite relatives.
A Halloween audio-visual show will tell the story of Derry Halloween at the Visit Derry Centre at Waterloo Place, while the Irish Video Game Orchestra will combine an engaging audio-visual show with a stunning soft show at St Columb’s Hall on Saturday 29 October.
The family weekend a laugh will conclude with the return of the mythical Halloween parade on Monday 31 at 7 p. m. m. , hosted by the ever-talented North West Carnival Initiative, followed by the highly anticipated final fireworks at 8 p. m. m.
The council’s events manager, Jacqueline Whoriskey, said the team had worked very hard to make Derry a fascinating and scary party for everyone.
“Derry Halloween is famous all over the world and we try to make it bigger and bigger every year. We want to give our locals and visitors something they can remember. The city and district as a whole, as well as Donegal, will be involved. This year with masses to see and do for the whole family.
“The concept of a trail gives everyone something to stick to and it means they can see everything that’s happening, because there’s actually a lot going on in the four-day event. The program is packed with many activities, many of which are loose to attend, so that the entire circle of family members gets involved in the spirit of Halloween.
“The atmosphere around Derry and St Columb’s Park will be electric and we’re excited that it’s all getting started. The creativity and hobby of all the bands and organizations involved is amazing and we are proud of the festival. “
Derry Halloween will take place from 28 to 31 October 2022. You can download the full program on www. derryhalloween. com
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