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M A R C H A feast of great events

For our programme visit:

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DERRY SPRING CARNIVAL 2018

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M A R C H A feast of great events WELCOME – FÁILTE – FAIR FAA YE – WITAMY – BIENVENUE – WILLKOMMEN – BENVENUTO – BIENVENIDO As the dark skies of winter fall away, we welcome the spring with open arms in a cacophony of colour and spectacle.

A feast of great events

Experience a weekend of Music, Dance, Food and Folklore as we celebrate our St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival.

Highlights include the vibrant St Patrick’s Day Carnival Parade, the award winning LegenDerry Food Festival and The Ubuntu Festival of World Traditions.

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Celtic goddess Brigit and Hindu goddess Bharamari (the goddess of the bees) join Patrick to lead the celebrations, which will see the city streets swell to life with the characters, sights and sounds of Spring.

From dancing daffodils to busy bees, leaping lambs and slithering snakes this cacophony of colour, bringing communities together, is made possible through the support of volunteers, arts and community groups and visionary partner organisations.

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In ancient times, many festivals were held in celebration of Spring Goddesses associated with flowering, growth and the fertility of the land.

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St Patrick has called in the sisters to celebrate the arrival of spring, 100 years since the beginning of women’s suffrage.

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DERRY SPRING CARNIVAL 2018 MAKEYUPPERS PRESENTS

“THE HISTORY OF IRELAND...

SPRING SOUNDS STAGE GUILDHALL STREET // 12PM-5PM Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy live music at our main stage in Guildhall Street showcasing our local musical talent // 12PM - 1.30PM | DARA

// 3PM - 4PM | VOICES OF THE FOYLE CHOIR // 4PM -5PM | SÚIL 6

BANYAN THEATRE PRESENTS

ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT THE CRAFT VILLAGE

early arrival advised

ACCORDING TO WOMEN” (AKA THE TRUTH) There is no better day to let the MakeyUppers tell you the entire History of Ireland...! #definitelynotmakingthisup Supported by the Mayor’s Initiative

// 12PM – 1PM, 3.30PM – 5.30PM // FREE // VENUE: UNDER THE ARCH, MAGAZINE GATE

SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING & DEDICATION APPRENTICE BOYS’ CELEBRATIONS

// 12 NOON – 6PM// FREE // 1.30PM - 2.30PM | CCÉ BAILE NA GCAILLEACH

MAYOR’S

// ST COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL

// 1PM & 3.15PM // DURATION: 45 MINUTES // Bridie’s Cottage, Craft Village Live Music & Dancing, Kids Activities, Craft Shops & Fine Foods

// 1PM – 5PM // FREE / derrycraftvillage.com // 1PM - 2PM JESSICA DOHERTY // BREAK FOR PARADE // 3PM – 4:30PM THE MAD HATTERS // 4:30PM – 5PM IRISH DANCING

// FREE | Age 3 years and over Three hungry Billy Goats Two eyes as Big as saucers One rickety- rackerty Bridge This much loved fairy-tale Is brought to life with a pinch Banyan magic Puppetry, Storytelling and Original Music. *Please support the Mayor’s Charity Flag Day. Volunteers will be collecting donations throughout the City on St Patrick’s Day.

// ASSEMBLY: FOUNTAIN ESTATE The Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade will proceed from the Fountain Estate to St Columb’s Cathedral, for the annual Service of Thanksgiving for the life of St Patrick.

A feast of great events For a full programme visit:

derrystrabane.com/springcarnival

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CELEBRATE ST PATRICK, CREGGAN COUNTRY PARK

ST PATRICK’S DAY ROAD RACE In aid of Foyle Hospice

// FRIDAY 16TH & SATURDAY 17TH

// 10.00AM 1K FUN RUN // 10.30AM 5K RUN 5K RUN

// 9AM – 4PM // FREE // CREGGAN COUNTRY PARK

// VENUE: U3A, GRANSHA // SATURDAY 17TH MARCH // ADMISSION: 1K £2 | 5K £8 // Contact Paula McGilloway // T:07729628448

SHAMROCKS & SHENANIGANS FESTIVAL

Perfect afternoon for families with Traditional Food, Art & Treasure Hunt for hidden leprechaun hats

LÁ FHÉILE PÁDRAIG // 11AM – 5PM // FREE // CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN // SATURDAY 17TH MARCH Ceardaíocht & Ealaíona | Seisiún Ceoil | Céilí na nÓg Arts & Crafts |Trad Session | Kids Céilí 8

// SATURDAY 17 MARCH St Patrick’s Day Hooley | 1.30pm - late Barry Davey | Suil | The Wakes // Free admission before 7.30pm // SUNDAY 18 MARCH / 12.30PM 11PM // FOYLE FOLK FESTIVAL / £5 /Ard Ri Band | Bazork |Bouzouki Duo

| Declan McLaughlin |Eamon Gilmore | Jonny Nutt | Junior Johnson | Paddy Nash | Reevah | Tara Gi |Teknopeasant

// FREE | 2pm - 6pm | Age 11 - 14yrs

URBAN VILLAGES SPRING FESTIVAL

// 16th - 18th MARCH

Ricky Nixon | The Pragmatix | The Cassettes | Helter Skelter

// OUR SPACE, WATERLOO PLACE

Craic agus Ceol with live music, performances and refreshments

VICTORIA MARKET // FRIDAY 16 MARCH / 4PM - 11PM

PATRICK’S PARTY

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC & DANCE

// BISHOP STREET // FREE | 12 NOON - 4PM MUSIC | DANCE | FAMILY FUN

// 12 NOON - 5PM // FREE // FOYLESIDE SHOPPING

A feast of great events For a full programme visit:

derrystrabane.com/springcarnival

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DERRY SPRING CARNIVAL 2018

see you there!

For more details visit www.derrystrabane.com/food

ARTISAN FOOD Enjoy the amazing array of treats,

ranging from beef to bakery, cheese to confectionery and other mouth-watering delights in Guildhall Square – we’ve got taste!

We are Destination Delicious!

LegenDerry promises to be a real sizzler this year with family TV favourite Rachel Allen headlining NI’s Best Food Event following our major successes at the Year of Food and Drink Awards last year.

One of Ireland’s biggest food fests, LegenDerry is back bursting with flavour and family fun.

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THE MAIN MARQUEE Enjoy live cookery demonstrations from celebrity chef Rachel Allen, Chef Brian McDermott and Emmett McCourt alongside culinary stars from local restaurants. Sample some of the best signature dishes hot off the stove in a delicious weekend of fine food and the very best local produce.

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FREE FAMILY FUN THE STREET FOOD Enjoy a range of free activities including It’s wall-to-wall refreshments in Guildhall children’s cupcake and sweet making workshops, street animation with singing chefs, tray spinning waiters, balloon modelling, live music and much more…. don’t miss it!

Square where the region’s top street vendors will be serving everything from Dexter beef to LegenDerry stew, ice cream and drinks for famished foodies.

// 12 NOON - 6PM // GUILDHALL SQUARE

A feast of great events

// ADMISSION: FREE

For a full programme visit:

derrystrabane.com/springcarnival

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DERRY SPRING CARNIVAL 2018

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SUNDAY 18MARCH MULTI-CULTURAL INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Guildhall & Guildhall Street

Time: 12pm - 4pm Location: Main Hall, Guildhall and Guildhall Street A host of Arts & Crafts Workshops from across the globe including Philippines, Portugal, China, Thailand and Spain.

LIVE MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCES

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Time: 12pm - 5pm Location: Main Hall, Guildhall and Guildhall Street Live performances by artists and groups including Ibuki Taiko, Inishowen Gospel Choir, Magwere, Kabalikat and Mohamed Alaya.

GUILDHALL STREET // 12pm - 5pm // Free Event

Human - Kind - Together Welcome to Ubuntu a celebration of the cultural diversity of our local community, with live stages, exhibits and interactive workshops for all ages !

All Welcome - All Ages

AN AFTERNOON OF RELAXATION, WELLBEING AND DANCE

Ubuntu is a South African word meaning that all our identities are interlinked and should be respected

Time: 1pm - 5pm Location: Whittaker Suite, Guildhall Tai Chi | Malong Dance | Cubin and Latin Percussion Workshops

A feast of great events For a full programme visit:

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FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL

SPRING EVENTS

// MONDAY 19TH - SATURDAY 24TH // 8PM / MILLENNIUM FORUM

SEACHTAIN NA NORTH DAKOTA GAEILGE | IRISH UNIVERSITY LANGUAGE MARCHING BAND WEEK 2017 // TUESDAY 13TH MARCH MARCH // 1-17 MÁRTA 2018 | // 1ST – 17TH MARCH 2018 Oíche eolais ar an Ghaeilge ar-líne

WATERSIDE SHARED VILLAGE PROJECT, ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL

// 3.15 – 4.15PM // FREE // GUILDHALL SQUARE CITY WALLS

// For further information contact: Waterside Shared Village Project T: 028 71342959 14

// TICKETS £22.50 - £35 Box Office 02871 264455

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

Ceoil, Craic agus Carnival

// FRIDAY 23RD MARCH // 8PM / WATERSIDE THEATRE // TICKETS £20 Box Office 02871 264455

Come join the fun!

SATURDAY 17thMARCH 2PM – 5PM

Don’t miss over 100 of the North Dakota State University Gold Star Marching Band performing in Guildhall Square on Tuesday 13th March as part of their 2018 Tour of Ireland.

MAYOR’S SPRING TEA DANCE

// MONDAY 5TH – SAT 10TH Zumbathon | Women’s Flamenco Workshop | Women’s Event – 100 years since the vote | Minding Mums | Bingo & Tea Dance | Step Challenge | Waterside Boxing Tournament | Primary Schools WW1 Event | Junior Soccer

DERRY SPRING CARNIVAL 2018

COLIN MURPHY // 8PM // FRIDAY 16TH MARCH // MILLENNIUM FORUM // TICKETS £16 - £18 available from the Box Office 02871 264455

// SATURDAY 24TH MARCH // 2PM - 4PM // ST PATRICK’S PARISH HALL, CASTLEDERG

CARNIVAL PARADE @ 2PM

// TICKETS LIMITED / FREE BUS FROM THE GUILDHALL AT 1PM. Contact: karen.henderson@derrystrabane.com 02871 376527

derrystrabane.com/stpatricksdaystrabane

A feast of great events For a full programme visit:

derrystrabane.com/springcarnival

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SATURDAY 17 MARCH ST PATRICK’S DAY AT A GLANCE Time

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9am – 4pm

Celebrate St Patrick

Creggan Country Park

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St Patrick’s Day Road Race

U3A Granhsa

11am – 5pm

Lá Fhéile Pádraig, Family Fun Day

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

12noon – 1pm 3.30pm – 5.30pm

MakeyUppers present The History of Ireland According to Woman

Under the Arch, Magazine Gate

12noon - 4pm

Urban Villages Spring Festival

Bishop Street without

12noon – 5pm

Spring Sounds Stage

Guildhall Street

12noon – 5pm

Traditional Irish Music & Dance

Foyleside Shopping Centre

12noon – 6pm

LegenDerry Food Festival

Guildhall Square

12noon – 6pm

Apprentice Boys Celebrations

St Columb’s Cathedral

1pm – 5pm

Mayor’s St Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Craft Village

1pm & 3.15pm

GRUFF – Banyan Theatre

Craft Village

1.30pm – late

Shamrocks and Shenanigans Festival

Victoria Market

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Spring Carnival Parade

City Centre - Departs Bishop Street

Festival Office: Visit Derry, Waterloo Place For information on Traffic & Travel and Access & Inclusion visit www.derrystrabane.com/springcarnival t: 02871 376 504 whatsonderrystrabane

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