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.
Victoria Market car park will become a Family Friendly Alcohol Free Area from 1pm - 5pm. There will be stewards at the entrances to the Victoria Market zone, please feel free to speak to a steward if in need of assistance.
The Family pick up and meeting point will be signed for Council Offices, Strand Road. An area for disabled access and drop off point will be available at the lay-by opposite Quay West. Entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon and features performances from local musicians and Irish Dancers, Louis Walsh Management in conjunction with Derry City Council present TV and recording star Michael English with his band.
There is a new route for the Carnival Parade this year on Tuesday 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, turn left at the City Hotel moving down Queen’s Quay towards the Council Offices Car Park where the parade will disperse at approximately 3.30 pm.
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 (last admission 4.30 pm) on Monday 16th March 2009. Admission to exhibitions is available at £1 on 17th March.
Car Parking is available at: Bishop Street, Bridge Street, Foyle Road, Queens Quay, Foyle Valley Railway, Foyleside East and West, Lawrence Hill, Quayside, Society Street and William Street, Foyleside East & West Car Park.
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 please view our Carnival Care website.
