Macnas brought their magic to the streets of Galway with their parade, Danse Macabre, in October 2019. The annual parade attracts thousands year after year to the winding streets of 2020’s European Capital of Culture. Both young and old line the streets to partake in an evening of fantasy and escapism from University Road all the way along the cobbled streets to Fr Griffin Road in Galway’s Westend.
This years parade was based around a young boy called Conor. ‘Set in a market bizarre in a magic-realist world. The boy Conor is taken on a journey to release his grief, unleashing curiosity, fear, grief, love, laughter and party onto the streets of Galway.’ - Macnas.com
Galway is well known for it’s festivals and culture. The Macnas parade is the jewel in it’s crown. It is certainly one of the events of the year that I always look forward to.
Hope you enjoy my shots below!
-Marc
