Dragon of Shandon
| Dragon of Shandon | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Festival |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Inaugurated | October 31, 2006[1] |
| Founder | Cork Community Art Link |
| Next event | 2020 |
| Website | www |
The Dragon of Shandon is a nighttime parade held annually on October 31 in Cork, Ireland. The parade celebrates the Gaelic festival of Samhain.
History[]
The parade began in 2006 and is facilitated by Cork Community Art Link.[1][2][3]
References[]
- ^ a b "Dragon of Shandon Official Website". Dragon of Shandon. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ English, Eoin (18 October 2018). "'Day of the dead' set to parade through city streets to open Cork Jazz Festival". www.irishexaminer.com. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ O'Neill, Kevin. "No fears over the future of the Dragon of Shandon Parade, say organisers". Evening Echo. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
Categories:
- Festivals in Ireland
- Annual events in Ireland
- Autumn events in the Republic of Ireland