Come join us one and all as we celebrate the start of Drogheda's winter festivities with The 2026 Christmas Carnival Parade.
From the team who bring you the wonderful Spooks Parade every year.
Watch the ancient medieval streets light up and come to life with song, dance and the sound of merriment. Traditional handmade lanterns will illuminate our way, twinkling off the glimmering snow flakes and glittering stars, decoratively guiding us along our journey.
The Christmas Carnival Pageant will dance it's way from Barlow House to Scotch Hall. Stopping at St. Peters church to celebrate the official switching on of the lights! Following which, we will then invite all to join us as we make our way to Scotch Hall, just in time for the Big Man in Reds sleigh-boat arrival along the magical Boyne River.
From the calming elegance provided by the Voices of the Boyne Choir serenely singing "Carol of the Bells", to the hundred or so participants from Presentation Primary School, and Scoil Náisiúnta Aonghusa, the Emerald Baton Twirlers singing at the top of their voices the Christmas classic of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and more!
All accompanied by live music from many of the finest musicians our town is so well known for.
An evening of celebration awaits, so be sure to join us, and along with artists, musicians and dancers we will bring the town's 2026 Christmas Carnival Festivities to life!
Where? Barlow House (Narrow West street) to Scotch Hall (Finishing at JD Sports)
