The organisers behind the famous Derry Halloween finale show are planning an unforgettable evening for this fireworks display.
Final preparations have been made for the biggest Halloween celebration in Europe, with around 100,000 people turning out for the festival this weekend.
However, the best is yet to come with Derry city centre full of folklore, feasting and family fun on Monday, October 31.
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Starting at 8pm, after the carnival parade, Derry's quayside will light up with an array of dazzling colours to mark the end of the festival.
The display will take place on two barges located on the River Foyle, and in the interests of health and safety, the Peace Bridge will be closed from 7.45pm in advance of the display, reopening at 8.45pm.
Visitors are advised to spread out while watching the fireworks, with viewing points extended from the Peace Bridge right down to the Fort George Science Park.
Locals and visitors are advised to plan ahead to ensure they have all the information they need to ensure a safe and hassle-free Halloween.
Jacqueline Whoriskey, Festival and Events Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council said: "I would appeal to everyone to please follow the guidance of our stewards and the PSNI – they are there to keep the event running smoothly and everyone safe."
Here is all you need to know in preparation for the fireworks event:
- The fireworks finale will be taking place on Monday evening (October 31) at 8pm.
- To ease congestion the fireworks will be released from two locations on the River Foyle.
- One of the locations will be above Sainsbury's, and the other near the Council’s Strand Road offices, along the River Foyle's quayside.
- There will be viewing points situated along the river from the Peace Bridge to Fort George Science Park.
- The Peace Bridge itself will be closed from 7:45pm-8:45pm. If you are planning to use the peace bridge please allow for plenty of time to ensure you are where you want to be before it is closed.
- Translink has also committed to extra buses and trains to accommodate visitors from outside the city.
- A quiet space will be available in the Guildhall each day from 12noon – 10pm
- On the 31st October Strand Road car park will be for accessible car parking only.
- Waterside car park - Oakgrove School, Foyle Arena, Foyle College, Spencer Road and Former Waterside Health Centre Car Parks.
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