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 | 2023 |
| 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.