#santa – Dún Laoghaire Harbour will be transformed into a winter wonderland this Christmas, say the Harbour company. A programme of 'magical' events is taking place at the harbour from 26th November until 23rd December 2014.

Families are invited to get into the Christmas spirit by attending many of the events this festival has lined up at the harbour.

Santa Claus is coming to Town
What could make Christmas more enchanting than meeting Santa Claus himself? Enjoy an unforgettable line up of entertainment as Christmas celebrations kick off with Santa Claus's arrival at 5.30pm on Saturday, 29th November at Harbour Plaza.

Then the Christmas lights will be switched on and a breath-taking fireworks display over Dún Laoghaire Harbour will officially announce that Christmas in Dún Laoghaire is underway.

Magical Christmas Lantern Procession
The magical lantern procession will see children of all ages light up the street from the People's Park to the East Pier on Saturday, 20th December at 4pm. The handmade willow and tissue paper lanterns come in all Christmas shapes and sizes.

The procession, led by a group of drummers, will take the following route: Park Road; Upr. Georges Street; Marine Road; Queens Road; and the East Pier. It will be followed by a spectacular Fireworks display from the East Pier Lighthouse at 5pm