Spooks Parade (in partnership with Drogheda Credit Union and Droichead Arts Centre)

Join the family-friendly Spooks Parade through Drogheda town centre, featuring local schools and youth groups.

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Dates
Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 18:15
Where
Drogheda, Louth (Outdoors)Directions
Cost
Free

No booking needed. Check the organiser’s page for the latest event details before travelling.

Plan your visit

Family practicalities

Suits all agesTime: 1-2 hoursOutdoors
  • Pram-friendly
  • Step-free access
  • Café on site (likely)
  • Toilets (likely)

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What to expect

The Spooks Parade is produced and co-ordinated by Droichead Arts Centre, with Artistic Direction by artist/musician Kieran Gallagher (Kada Ka Boom Arts).

Four primary schools, Drogheda Special Olympics and Droichead Youth Theatre will participate; working with the artistic team of: Breda Marron (sculptor), Yvonne Dowd Gardiner (Visual Artist), Darrin Finnegan (Grafitti Artist), Vivienne Byrne (Mixed Media Artist) and choreographer Tracy Martin (Kidkast). Additional singers and musicians will also be involved as well as other children and families who will join the back of the parade on the day.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

More information

Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Events

Categories

  • Event

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