Results: Macnas Parade in Galway, Ireland

Macnas (Irish for "joyful abandonment") is a performance company based at the Fisheries Field in Galway, Ireland. Its public performances are noted for being "pioneering, inventive and radical" in style. The company has been credited with changing the nature of public entertainment in Ireland and is regarded as highly influential within the field of spectacle performance. Founded in 1986, the company has performed in over 20 countries across the globe. Its parades have been a centre-point of Halloween, St. Patrick's Day and formerly Galway International Arts Festival festivities in Galway city, drawing crowds of up to 50,000 people on to the city streets. Have you heard of Macnas before?

My daughter lives in Galway, and yesterday was the annual Macnas Parade. The police stated they had the largest turnout yet. Titled 'Out of the Wild Sky', the event involved more than 300 performers, who weaved their way along a two kilometre route. There are ample photos and videos on the internet, based on what you've seen thus far, is this something you'd like to attend or perhaps participate in?

Lightning struck and demonic drums banished blues across Galway city on Sunday night as a winged prophet was pursued by an illuminated mannequin named Lumo. Amid sulphurous smoke, bubbles, leaves and fire, otherworldly creatures, giant elders, buxom ladies and non-binary figures wove a tale of wisdom, innocence, dreams and love for the fifth annual Macnas Halloween parade. Does your area have a Halloween parade?

Filled with dramatic music, art, costumes that come together to tell a story, Macnas is nothing short of spectacular. I can imagine how the performers must feel to execute their creativeness. But is this sort of parade for you?