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Santa Claus Derry bound for city’s big switch on this Friday

Santa Claus Derry bound for city’s big switch on this Friday

Thousands of families will line the streets of the city centre this Friday November 22nd as a procession, led by Santa Claus and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, turns on the Christmas lights for 2024.

  • Arts, Culture & Heritage: Discover the Walled City this Halloween
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    Arts, Culture & Heritage: Discover the Walled City this Halloween

    Derry~Londonderry is a city with a deep history, which has shaped its creative landscape, making it a hub for artists, musicians, and cultural events. This historic walled city will Awaken for a Halloween festival like no other - the largest Halloween festival in Europe! Explore beyond the veil with this suggested itinerary from 28th October until 31st October so you can make the most of your stay in Ireland's Halloween Capital.

  • Ireland's Halloween Capital: A Four-Day Guide
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    Ireland's Halloween Capital: A Four-Day Guide

    Don't miss Derry Halloween, Europe's LARGEST Halloween Festival. From 28th October, the Walled City of Derry will come alive for four nights of spooky festivities. Check out our 4-day itinerary so you can make the most of your time in our world-famous Halloween destination. 

  • Spooktacular Family Fun to be had in the Halloween Capital
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    Spooktacular Family Fun to be had in the Halloween Capital

    Welcome to Europe’s LARGEST Halloween festival, Derry Halloween! With four days and nights of festivities to enjoy, we promise this will be an unforgettable experience – filled with ghosts and ghouls, Halloween in the Walled City is like no other. To give you some inspiration for your trip with the family this year, we’ve pulled together a four-day itinerary to help plan your spooky fun in the Halloween Capital!

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