Looking for a family day out this Easter?
Why not come to Bangor this Easter Monday, 21st April, for a day packed full with FREE family fun at the annual Easter Parade and Funday where Bangor’s Seafront will have something to appeal to everyone from 11.00 – 6.00 pm. This year’s event will be action-packed featuring motorbikes, Lego and a spectacular carnival parade.
Starting at 11am on Easter Monday, at The McKee Clock Arena, eight of Ireland’s best trials riders will compete over a challenging course of giant colourful Lego pieces in the fantastic Lego Live event. Be prepared to be thrilled as these talented bikers showcase their amazing skills.
The Sunken Gardens will play host to the some very special visitors – The Giant Slinkies! Stretching to 6 metres high, twisting and curling into balls with playful and eye-catching performances. Also, in The Sunken Gardens, special Lego workshops are taking place, where children can come along and help build a mosaic of an iconic Bangor image.
On The Promenade, Bangor & Holywood Town Centre Management in partnership with North Down Borough Council will be hosting a Spring Fair where an array of local crafts and speciality foods will be available. Take the time to have a browse in this picturesque setting.
If you still have energy after all of that, Pickie Fun Park will be open all day with lots to do and see, take a ride on a swan, play in the play park or just have a coffee and relax in the refurbished café.
At 3.00 pm over 200 children and young people from local youth and dance groups across North Down will take part in the spectacular Buttercup Carnival Parade. The parade will have a distinctly different feel this year and will be a celebration of Bangor and the surrounding areas with a lively Spring theme. Look out for giant buttercups, butterflies and ladybirds, dance groups, live music, a Pickie Swan, boats and lots of other surprises! There will also be a “Lucky Buttercup Competition” taking place with lots of opportunities to win some exciting prizes from local retailers like The Flagship Centre, Easons, The Sports & Fashion Outlet and many more.
This year, The Parade will be led by the The Mayor of North Down, Councillor Andrew Muir who will be travelling in a very colourful rickshaw. The Parade’s route will start at The Town Hall, then onto Main Street, along Quay Street, turning into High Street and making its way back up Main Street to The Town Hall – an extravaganza not to be missed!
Also, on Easter Monday, North Down Museum will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 11am – 1pm (cost £1) and there will be live music in Coffee Cure with “The Woodworms.” And at Bangor Aurora, Maurice Jay and the U105 Crew will be on hand to offer special prizes, games and family fun. Come and paint an egg in the café or enjoy the bouncy castle and colouring in competition.
There’s plenty happening at Project 24 over the Easter weekend too with the rescheduled “Out Of The Shadows” event which will take place from the April 18th – 20th.
So come on down to Bangor with your family and friends this Easter for lots of family fun!
For further information check www.northdowntourism.com