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Halloween celebrations are kicking off in Newry city centre this weekend with 12 bars across the city hosting what's being billed as the largest ever fancy dress competition this Saturday 26 October. The event launches Newry BID's week-long 'Spooks in the City' programme, which runs until Saturday 1 November with activities for all ages.
Revellers just need to dress up and head to any of the participating bars from 9pm this Saturday. Each venue will award prizes, with winners going forward as finalists for Newry BID's Best Fancy Dress title. Photos of venue winners will be posted on BID's Facebook page where followers can vote for their favourite. The overall winner takes home a £250 voucher prize package.
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Throughout the week, families can enjoy storytelling sessions in Newry Library and Waterstones, a pumpkin trail across local shops, and live music from Ceev. The Newpoint Players will be bringing Ghost Tours and spooky street theatre to the streets, while Buttercrane will host an inclusive sing and sign spooky style session along with a children's disco. Newry BID's costumed promo team, the Spooks Squad, will be out and about handing out sweets and vouchers to shoppers.
The fun starts even earlier with prizes for Best Dressed at Newry Parkrun on Saturday 25 October. Fitness fans and families can also take part in a Best Dressed Owner Dog Walk on Friday 31 October at 10am in aid of the USPCA.
Local businesses are being encouraged to get involved with a Halloween Window Dressing Competition, while Newry Twilight Market returns from 5pm to 10pm on Friday 31 October with spooky entertainment for all the family brought by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
The full programme of events is available at newry.com
