Parent Information

Alcohol free family zones

There are two alcohol free zones and over 200 marshals to ensure you enjoy the event. Make sure you check your travel arrangements and arrival time. The main outdoor event commences at 6.00 pm until 8.30 pm on the 31st October.

Queens Quay Riverside Zone: From Fletcher Avenue continuing along the River Foyle walkway, Derry City Council and DOE Car Parks to the City Hotel.

City Centre Zone: From Guildhall Square, Waterloo Place, Strand Road Pedestrian Zone, Guildhall Street, Custom House Street, Lower Magazine Street and Union Hall Place

Event Marshals

These marshals are clearly visible and are there for advice, directions and information. Please speak with a marshal if you need to report an incident or are in need of assistance.

Homeward Bound – 8.30 pm on October 31st
Teenagers and Hallowe’en

• Be organised, and if possible, accompany your teenagers into the city centre.
• Know where they are and arrange to meet up or make sure their travel plans are in place when the event is over at 8.30 pm.
• City Centre taxi points are available.

Remember the Time Check is to help you plan with your teenager the appropriate time to leave the city centre and travel home. So keep an eye on those times!

Hallowe’en Parents Centre

Parents can wait on their teenagers at the Hallowe’en Parents Centre based at Pilots Row Community Centre, Rossville Street and Wesley Hall on Carlisle Road, where tea/coffee will be available until 10 pm.

Everyone playing their part

Parents must keep a watchful eye on children, teenagers and young adults and help ensure that everyone has an enjoyable Hallowe’en