Roll up! Roll up! This coming weekend sees the inaugural International Clown Festival in Downpatrick.
The event which runs from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September will see children and families unleash their imagination and start clowning around with some of the most famous clowns in the world who will be performing in shows, street entertainment, even having a picnic with everyone in St Patrick’s Square in Downpatrick, and having a great clown parade down Market Street.
Children will be ‘in stitches’ laughing and in awe as the clowns perform magic tricks, juggle, balloon model, perform acrobats, stilt walk, face paint and much more over the weekend.
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Bailie and International Clowns Silly Tilly, Mr Whizzy and Kloven Njetski are calling all families to follow the thumping of huge clown feet to Downpatrick this week to enjoy the FREE International Clown Festival from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September 2015.[/caption]Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson Cllr Naomi Bailie is asking everyone to roll up to Downpatrick and enjoy the fantastic entertainment over the four days. Cllr Bailie said: “The event includes free outdoor events and ticketed shows in Down Arts Centre and is for children of all ages and their families.
“I would encourage people to spend a day or three in Downpatrick enjoying the festival atmosphere, watching shows, dining with the clowns and letting little imaginations run wild.”
For further information or a FREE copy of the Festival Flyer please contact Downpatrick Visitor Information Centre on 028 4461 2233 or full event listings online at:
www.newrymournedown.orgxa0 / xa0www.facebook.com/DownFestivals
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