St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival
As
the city gears up for a busy St Patrick's Day of festivities for the whole
family, Derry City Council would like to encourage everyone to be aware
of the following event, traffic and travel information to ensure that the
day is as enjoyable as possible.
The Guildhall square will become a Family Friendly Alcohol Free Zone from 1pm - 5pm. There will be stewards at the entrances to the Guildhall zone, please feel free to speak to a steward if in need of assistance.
The Family pick up and meeting point will be at Guildhall Street. An area for disabled access will be available at the main stage in Guildhall Square. Entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon and features performances from local musicians and Irish Dancers, RTE's "You're a Star" George Murphy & the Black Donnellys and top Celtic rock band the Gravediggers Grin Time.
There is a new route for the Carnival Parade this year on Monday 17th with the parade leaving from the Derry City Council Car Park adjacent to the Council Offices, Strand Road at 2.30pm. The Carnival will then make its way up the Strand Road, through the pedestrian zone at Waterloo Place, onward to Guildhall Square where it will then disperse at approximately 3.30pm. In order to accommodate the carnival parade, minor traffic delays are expected with temporary traffic diversions in place in the Strand Road area. Alternative routes will be available for traffic at this time.
The Tower Museum has a family fun afternoon of storytelling, arts & crafts and face painting from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Admission to exhibitions is available at £1 on 17th March.
Car Parking is available at: Bishop Street, Bridge Street, Derry City Council offices, Foyle Road, Foyle Valley Railway, Foyleside East and West, Lawrence Hill, Quayside, Queen's Quay, Society Street and William Street, Foyleside East & West Car Park.
First Aid: There will temporary First Aid points at Custom House Street and Whittaker Street.
Derry City Council would encourage everyone to enjoy the celebrations sensibly and safely and follow the instructions of the stewards on duty.
For further information about Carnival Care plase view our Carnival Care website.
