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The Schomberg Society is once again this year hosting their Guy Fawkes Celebrations in Kilkeel from Monday 4 to Friday 8 November!
Guy Fawkes Night in Kilkeel
The event will include a Parade accompanied by Marching Bands and Re-Enactors, which will leave from Reivers House at 7.30pm and make its way to the Kilmorey Arms Hotel and returning to the Lower Square, Kilkeel.
When the parade arrives at the Lower Square, the will continue in the Lower Square, Kilkeel and will include the lighting of a Beacon, Stage Effect Fireworks, Fire Breathers, Fire Spinners, Balloon Modellers, Face Painting, Children's Entertainers, Music & Dance Performers, Drama Performers, A Live DJ and much more!
All children participating in the parade will get a free Chocolate Apple on a Stick.
This is a family event and everyone is more than welcome to join us in our celebrations!
(Please note - There will be also be stalls in attendance selling hot drinks, food and refreshments and the traders will be charging for these during the event).
If your child would like to take part in the Children's Torchlight parade, please get in contact with the Schomberg Society:
T: +44 (0) 77 5322 2553 | E: schombergsociety@gmail.com
Other events happening as part of the Kilkeel Guy Fawkes Festival:
Plantation of Ulster Exhibition
Open during Kilkeel Library Opening Hours (Monday 10 am–5 pm, Tuesday 1–8 pm, Wednesday 12–5 pm, Thursday 10 am–5 pm, Friday10 am–5 pm)
'The Gunpowder Plot' Talk and Presentation
On Tuesday 5 November at 8pm by Historian Andrew Charles at the Hairtlan Club on Harbour Road, Kilkeel. Booking Essential.
'Bonfire Toffee' Night Baking Demonstration
On Wednesday 6 November at 7.30pm, a Baking Demonstration and Tasting with Diane from Top Nosh at Reivers House, Kilkeel.
Guy Fawkes Crafts for Weans
On Thursday 7 November from 4-5pm at the Hairtlan Club on Harbour Road, Kilkeel. Hot meals provided! Booking Essential.
To Book: T: +44 (0) 77 5322 2553 | E: schombergsociety@gmail.com
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Guide Prices
Everyone is very welcome to come along and enjoy this free event. All entertainment is free of charge. Traders providing hot drinks, food and refreshments will be in attendance at the Guy Fawkes Festival main event and will be charging for this.
