The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and Drogheda is getting ready to celebrate!
Join us on Friday, 20th November, for a magical evening as the town comes alive with festive entertainment, the spectacular Christmas Lights Parade, the lighting of the Christmas tree and the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus up the River Boyne.
This year’s celebrations promise something for everyone, with a wonderful evening of family entertainment across West Street and Scotch Hall.
Christmas Lights Event – Friday, 20th November
The evening’s festivities will include:
- 5.00pm – Christmas Lights Parade
- 5.15pm – Christmas Tree Lighting
- 5.30pm – Snow Globe and Live Entertainment
- 7.00pm – Santa’s Arrival up the River Boyne
- 7.45pm – Spectacular Fireworks Display
From the festive parade and live entertainment to Santa’s magical arrival and the dazzling fireworks finale, it’s an evening not to be missed!
Enter Our Christmas Colouring Competition!
To make this year’s celebrations even more special, we are inviting our young artists to get creative and take part in our Christmas Colouring Competition.
Children will have the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents for a chance to win a very special experience: joining Santa on stage and helping to ignite the spectacular fireworks display!
Winners will be selected across three age categories, giving young artists of different ages the opportunity to be part of this year’s Christmas celebrations in Drogheda.
How to enter:
- Download the official Christmas colouring sheet here.
- Get creative and bring your Christmas masterpiece to life!
- Return your completed entry by Wednesday, 18th November to: Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, Drogheda Credit Union – Drogheda, Dunleer, East Meath, Trim & Slane, Droichead Arts Centre Louth County Council.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to get involved and become part of the magic!
We look forward to welcoming families and visitors to Drogheda for an unforgettable evening of Christmas celebrations. Wrap up warm, bring the family and join us as we light up Drogheda for Christmas!
