In pictures: Derry's Halloween festival finale 2024

1 November 2024

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People from all over the world were in Londonderry for the conclusion of the four-day carnival

It culminated in a parade through the city centre followed by a fireworks display on the riverfront

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Londonderry and Strabane for the finale of the four-day Halloween festival, which is billed by organisers as the largest of its kind in Europe
Early indications from the local council is that visitor numbers are up from last year's festival
The festival culminated in a parade through the city centre followed by a spectacular fireworks display on the riverfront
More than 700 local performers were involved in the spooky Carnival of the Dead parade on Thursday evening
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