Round up your little monsters, gather your boo-crew and get ready for a wickedly good weekend as Paisley Halloween Festival returns this October.
The free to attend, two-day festival will take place on Friday 23 October from 4pm and Saturday 24 October from 2pm, transforming Paisley town centre into a playground packed with thrills, chills and family fun.
From the dazzling parade and eerie street performances to spectacular light shows and fairground fun, there will be something to entertain every ghost, ghoul and goblin no matter their age!
The ever-popular Halloween parade, which is inspired by the theme of Haunted House, will creep through the town centre from 7pm each evening, travelling along Mill Street to give even more spectators the chance to enjoy the spectacle. Expect Halloween favourites like Frankenstein, mad scientists, illuminated umbrella monsters, magical sea creatures and much more!
Visitors can expect spine-chilling performances from returning favourites including Spark! LED Drummers and Uncle Doom and his Organ of Gloom. There will also be brand-new acts such as the wonderfully whacky racing grannies, Granny Turismo, majestic Ember the Dragon, and the enchanting magical mobile worlds created by internationally acclaimed Show Globes.
If you want to give your feet a rest from all the fun the grandstand seating on Cotton Street offers a great view of the parade from the comfort of your own seat. Ticket holders will also get to enjoy goodies while they watch dedicated pre-parade performances from Pete Anderson and Missy impossible. Tickets are available from £15, with a family ticket for four priced at £54.
Tickets are on sale now, demand is expected to be high so festival-goers hoping to secure seats should be quick off the bat and book early to avoid disappointment.
Beyond the parade, both festival days will be packed with live entertainment, stage performances and street theatre, alongside the ever-popular funfair at the Lagoon car park and East End Park.
Big Feed Night Market will also be located at Bridge Street car park on both dates offering a range of tasty food and drink options from traders and a variety of market stalls.
Renfrewshire Council's events team has once again teamed up with performance specialists Cirque Bijou and lighting experts Woodroffe Bassett Design to help transform the town into the perfect Halloween playground.
Visitors can expect eye-catching installations and spectacular light displays illuminating some of Paisley's best-known buildings.
Renfrewshire Council Events Manager, Pauline Allan, said:
Paisley Halloween Festival is one of our most anticipated events and we're looking forward to welcoming visitors from across Renfrewshire and beyond for another unforgettable weekend of spooky fun.
Every year, the festival attracts thousands of people to Paisley town centre to enjoy and experience the Halloween fun. From breathtaking performances and stunning light displays to family activities and surprise encounters around every corner, there's plenty to discover throughout the weekend.
The local community are an important part of making this event the success it is, whether that be through their involvement in performances and the parade, making props and flags for the parade or volunteering to help with the delivery of the festival. Paisley Halloween Festival wouldn’t be what it is without their involvement and support.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning fan, we'd encourage everyone get the dates in their diary and to find out what's in store at this year’s event.
The festival is just one part of a packed season of spooky goings-on across Paisley and Renfrewshire, with a range of Halloween-themed events and activities taking place throughout October.
To find out more about the Paisley Halloween Festival or to book grandstand seating tickets please visit: www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/halloween.
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