Myths and Legends Carnival Parade

The annual Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival Carnival Parade, back after an extended break, is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar in Ballyshannon and South Donegal.

Over 200 performers, will take to the streets in a riot of colour, sound and movement to celebrate the myths and legends around Ballyshannon’s maritime heritage connection to the O’Donnell’s, Chieftains of Donegal.

Co-ordinated by Maura Logue of Dark Daughter Productions, the Parade will feature Inishowen Carnival, Killybegs Accordian Band, Tanya Ward’s Aislingí Dancers, the Michelle Belle School of Dance, Stars of the West, the Ballytour group, Ballyshannon Street Band and the Stephanie Pawula Samba Band.

New carnival work by emerging artists Becca Devens, Anna Maltseva, Caoimhe Davidson, Niamh Ní Bhriain, Coy-Style and Maria Molloy will also be showcased. A series of specially created works by Ballyshannon musician and composer, Keith Mannion (aka Slow Place Like Home), will soundtrack the Parade.

Carnival Village

The Carnival Parade will culminate in a family friendly Carnival Village in the Market Yard (Upper) Carpark featuring Dr. Proctor, Joe Daly the Magician, Charlie Gallagher Celtic Warrior, Louise Connaghan (Play – Make Believe), Scallywags and the Donegal African Male Voices Choir.

Co-funded by Creative Ireland/Éire Ildánach.