Motion text
That this House recognises the contribution of the Derry Halloween Festival to the life and economy of Derry City; notes the globally renowned annual celebrations across the city have grown from strength to strength, with the original festival beginning over 35 years ago drawing on Derry’s rich mythical, creative, and cultural history; further recognises the festival is Europe’s biggest Halloween festival and that in 2019 it attracted 140,000 visitors; further notes that the covid-19 pandemic meant the festival had to be scaled down; congratulates the organisers of the festival and all those involved throughout its rich history; and notes that the festival welcomes all those visiting Derry City in the coming days and celebrates the return of the world’s best Halloween festival to Derry.
Signatures (6)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
25 October 2022
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
26 October 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 October 2022
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
27 October 2022
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 November 2022
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
28 April 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.