Dragon of Shandon

The Dragon of Shandon is a nighttime parade held annually on October 31 in Cork, Ireland. The parade celebrates the Gaelic festival of Samhain.

Dragon of Shandon
GenreFestival
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Cork
CountryIreland
InauguratedOctober 31, 2006 (2006-10-31)[1]
FounderCork Community Art Link
Next event2020
Websitewww.dragonofshandon.com

History

The parade began in 2006 and is facilitated by Cork Community Art Link.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "Dragon of Shandon Official Website". Dragon of Shandon. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  2. 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.
  3. O'Neill, Kevin. "No fears over the future of the Dragon of Shandon Parade, say organisers". Evening Echo. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
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