Dragon of Shandon parade provides another 'spooktacular' night on Cork's northside

The popular annual project from Cork Community Art Link & Cork City Communities kicked off at 7pm last night as the visual treat wound its way around the north city streets
Dragon of Shandon parade provides another 'spooktacular' night on Cork's northside

Kabin Krew members in full flow at the Dragon of Shandon Parade as it passed North Main Street. Pictures: Noel Sweeney.

Members of the Craic’d Up hip-hop group and northside music icons Kabin Krew joined Cork Art Link and Blackpool Youth Club members, and local supporters, for another spooktacular Dragon of Shandon parade on Halloween Night.

Miriam Skonieczna, Bruna Fontuoura and Alice Eager watching the parade. 
Miriam Skonieczna, Bruna Fontuoura and Alice Eager watching the parade. 

The popular annual project from Cork Community Art Link & Cork City Communities kicked off at 7pm last night as the skeletal dragon wound its way around the north city streets, accompanied by ghastly ghouls, beautiful beasts, and various other creatures of the night.

Members of Cork Art Link and the Blackpool Youth Club.
Members of Cork Art Link and the Blackpool Youth Club.

There were dancing skeletons, witchy dancers and brilliant bugs lighting up the dark October evening.

Mmbers of the Craic’d Up hip-hop group.
Mmbers of the Craic’d Up hip-hop group.

The Cork city event drew its usual large crowds to mark the ancient tradition of Samhain, attracting young and old, locals and visitors, to the wonderful display of creativity and imagination.

Ewan McMullin and Jess Young at the Dragon. 
Ewan McMullin and Jess Young at the Dragon. 

Last night’s event was the finale after many weeks of community-led free workshops, bringing local talent together to create a night that fuels the imagination and brings many communities together.

Albert Torres and Andrea Lopera watching the parade.
Albert Torres and Andrea Lopera watching the parade.

As the organisers said: “It takes a village to raise a child, but to raise a Dragon, we need an entire city.”

Leo Anthony Borland, Abie Colligan, and Sorcha Spillane taking shelter from the pre-parade rain at the Firkin Crane. 
Leo Anthony Borland, Abie Colligan, and Sorcha Spillane taking shelter from the pre-parade rain at the Firkin Crane. 

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