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Santa and Mrs Claus arriving at Yulefest. Photo: Dylan Vaughan
There is less than one month to go until Santa Claus arrives in Kilkenny to officially launch Yulefest Kilkenny 2025.
On Saturday, November 29, Santa will make his grand arrival to the city, boating along the River Nore, before making his way through the streets and arriving at Kilkenny Castle. There, he’ll be joined by special guests to switch on the spectacular Christmas tree lights on the Parade.
On that day, the Yulefest Christmas Market will open its doors for the first time. With a range of festive food and craft stalls in wooden huts along the Parade and Mayors Walk. Festivities begin at 2pm on Canal Square with live music and festive cheer.
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Santa will turn on the lights at 5pm, and adding to the excitement, Yulefest are delighted to announce that Santa’s City Cycle is back for 2025. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved in the event by decorating your bike and joining Santa for a spin around the city. Pre-registration is required, find out more at yulefestkilkenny.ie.
Yulefest Kilkenny celebrates Christmas in Kilkenny with a range of festive events for all the family. Other featured events include the Christmas market each weekend, Santa’s Truck on December 6, Movie Night on December 11 and the highlight of the festival, Starlight by Luxmuralis, a light and sound show in St Canice’s Cathedral from December 14-21.
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