Spooky characters at the Halloween celebrations in Ballycastle on Saturday night with a fun filled Halloween parade through the town followed by entertainment and fireworks.

placeholder image — Spooky characters at the Halloween celebrations in Ballycastle on Saturday night with a fun filled Halloween parade through the town followed by entertainment and fireworks.

IN PICTURES: Spooky scenes and horrific Halloween happenings in Ballycastle

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Nov 2026, 10:23 GMT

Thousands of people celebrated Halloween at Ballycastle Seafront on October 31 where a packed programme of entertainment brought the town to life for one of the Borough's most popular Halloween events.

The evening began with the fancy-dress competition, showcasing an array of imaginative costumes before the festivities moved through the town in a colourful parade from Dalriada Hospital to the seafront.

Along the route and throughout the event site, visitors enjoyed performances from stilt walkers and fire performers, met a host of spooktacular characters and soaked up the vibrant atmosphere. Amusement rides added to the excitement, creating a lively Halloween celebration against the backdrop of Ballycastle Harbour.

The evening culminated with a spectacular fireworks display at 8.30pm, illuminating the waterfront and providing a fitting finale to a memorable night of Halloween entertainment.

Halloween celebrations in Ballycastle on Saturday night with a fun filled Halloween parade through the town followed by entertainment and fireworks.

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Halloween celebrations in Ballycastle on Saturday night with a fun filled Halloween parade through the town followed by entertainment and fireworks. Photo: MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA