Christmas events to spread festive cheer across Causeway Coast and Glens
Thu, November 07, 2024
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is excited to bring a fantastic array of Christmas cheer to a town near you, commencing this November.
Festivities will kick off in Ballymoney on Thursday 21st November, followed closely by Limavady on Saturday 23rd November. Thursday 28th November will see the seasonal fun arrive in Ballycastle, with Friday 29th November bringing the Christmas merriment to Coleraine.
To help mark the beginning of Christmas celebrations across the Borough, and despite a very busy schedule, Santa will find time to visit the four main towns of Ballymoney, Limavady, Ballycastle and Coleraine.
To ensure everyone is in the Christmas spirit, this year’s programme of festivities is set to have something for all the family, including Christmas Cavalcades, the Christmas lights switch-on, walkabout characters and of course seasonal music and Santa’s grotto.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “Council is delighted to officially bring Christmas to the Borough this November with our free events for all the family.
“Our towns and villages always make a real effort to give both residents and visitors to the Borough a warm festive welcome and this along with our Christmas events means that our high streets remain a real draw for Christmas shoppers.
“I’d encourage you to support our local town centres and businesses this November and December.”
In addition to these four main events, there will also be festive community events taking place throughout November and December in many towns and villages, supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. More information on these will be released very soon via Council’s events social media channels.
Children with additional needs can enjoy a pre-booked ‘Quiet Time’ in the four towns. To book your quiet time visit, email events@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.
| DATE | TOWN | LOCATION | TIME |
| 21st November | Ballymoney | Town Hall | 2.30pm - 4.30pm |
| 23rd November | Limavady | Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre (RVACC) | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| 28th November | Ballycastle | Sheskburn House | 2.30pm – 4.30pm |
| 29th November | Coleraine | Town Hall | 2.30pm – 4.30pm |
Santa’s Grotto Opening Times
| DATE | TOWN | LOCATION | TIME |
| 21st November | Ballymoney | Church Street | From 7pm |
| 23rd November | Limavady | Drumceatt Square, RVACC | From 2pm |
| 28th November | Ballycastle | Co-op Carpark (Diamond) | From 7pm |
| 29th November | Coleraine | New Row, opposite Moore’s |
From 7pm
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Christmas Parade Departure Times & Route details
Christmas Parade Departure Times & Route detailsAll parade routes are detailed below, and we would encourage people to choose a safe spot to view the procession.
| DATE | TOWN | ROUTE | DEPARTURE TIME |
| 21st November | Ballymoney | Coleraine Road - High Street - Main Street - Meeting House Street - Queen Street - Victoria Street - Charles Street - Coleraine Road | 6.45pm |
| 23rd November | Limavady | Irish Green Street - Rathbrady Road - Roemill Road - Catherine Street - Linenhall Street - Main Street - Connell Street - Irish Green Street | 4.45pm |
| 28th November | Ballycastle | Quay Road - Ann Street - Market Street - Clare Street - Castle Street - Diamond - Ann Street - Quay Road | 6.45pm |
| 29th November | Coleraine | Coleraine Leisure Centre – Railway Road - Kingsgate Street - Church Street - The Diamond- Church Street - Kingsgate Street- Railway Road - Coleraine Leisure Centre | 6.45pm |
For more information visit www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com or follow the Causeway Coast and Glens Events Facebook & Instagram pages for the latest updates.
