Revellers, performers and early contenders for the best Halloween costume converged on Derry’s city centre on Monday evening for the opening of the 2024 Halloween festivities. Photo: George Sweeneyplaceholder image
Revellers, performers and early contenders for the best Halloween costume converged on Derry’s city centre on Monday evening for the opening of the 2024 Halloween festivities. Photo: George Sweeney

25 great pictures from the first day at the world capital of Halloween in Derry

By George Sweeney
Published 29th Oct 2024, 08:54 BST

The first day of Derry’s world leading Hallowe’en celebrations kicked off in frightfully good style on Monday with thousands turning out for the opening of the city’s premier four day festival.

The free to attend festivities continue all day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

Rachel, Dadha and Hannah from the United States, visiting Derry for Halloween, pictured with the throne, from The Games of Thrones, in Guildhall Square on Monday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

25. Rachel, Dadha and Hannah from the United States, visiting Derry for Halloween, pictured with the throne, from The Games of Thrones, in Guildhall Square on Monday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Rachel, Dadha and Hannah from the United States, visiting Derry for Halloween, pictured with the throne, from The Games of Thrones, in Guildhall Square on Monday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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