Interact’s Skull Dancers in this years Derry Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic by Martin McKeown.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Derry and the Banks of the River Foyle as the city hosted Europe’s largest Halloween carnival. Pic by Martin McKeown.
Europe’s largest Halloween carnival in full swing in Derry. Pic by Martin McKeown.
Zara and Beth from Derry Dance Collective also featured in this years Derry Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic Martin McKeown.
The Kerala Group who featured in this years Derry Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic Martin McKeown.
Italian students from the Foyle language school added an international dimension to this years Derry Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic by Martin McKeown.
German Student Nina was one of the performers in the Derry Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic by Martin McKeown.
Performers from Interact who took part in the Halloween Carnival parade in Derry. Pic by Martin McKeown.
Grace, Caitlin and Ghada where part of the team from Fuse Arts who took part in Derry’s Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic by Martin McKeown.
Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor, Cuncillor Ruairi McHugh. Photo: Martin McKeown.
The Halloween Carnival culminated in a spectacular fireworks display. Photo: Martin McKeown
Derry’s Halloween Carnival. Picture: Martin McKeown.
Photo: Martin McKeown
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Derry and the banks of the River Foyle as the city hosted Europe’s largest Halloween Carnival. Photo: Martin McKeown
Huge crowds have gathered this evening to enjoy the spooky spectacle of Halloween in Londonderry.
Spectators dressed up as their favourite characters from the world of fiction with the TV series Squid Game having a major influence on costume choices.
Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor, Cuncillor Ruairi McHugh. Photo: Martin McKeown.
Visitors travelled from as far away as America and Canada to watch the main parade on Friday night.
It began at 7pm before people flocked to the banks of the River Foyle in time to see the firework finale at 8.15pm.
Bedazzled observers were dressed for the occasion with cult classics such as Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice represented.
Interact’s Skull Dancers in this years Derry Halloween Carnival Parade. Pic by Martin McKeown.
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The hit Netflix show Wednesday also inspired costume choices.
However, some revellers were a step ahead and opted for Christmas themed outfits while enjoying the event billed as the largest Halloween festival in Europe.