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The Marionette Masters of North Main Street

Who’s pulling the strings?

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Close-up of towering female puppet figure with elaborate theatrical makeup, ornate costume details including skeletal hand design and flowing golden dress, during the Dragon of Shandon parade on North Main Street, Cork, at night with building windows visible behind.

Wide view of Dragon of Shandon parade on North Main Street, Cork, showing participants in Victorian costumes manipulating puppets on strings, pink and orange striped van, large green dragon decoration overhead, elaborate tall female puppet figure on right, and King Fadez shop with colourful murals in background under string lights at night.

Motion-blurred close-up photograph of Dragon of Shandon parade participant in top hat and theatrical vampire-style makeup manipulating marionette strings with spectator visible on right on North Main Street, Cork, at night.

Tall elaborate female puppet figure in golden dress with ornate theatrical makeup and headdress being manipulated by performers in black with burgundy sashes during Dragon of Shandon parade on North Main Street, Cork, under string lights at night, with the King Fadez shop visible in background.

Cork’s Halloween Parade Brings Magic to the Street

This is what Cork’s Dragon of Shandon parade does best. It transforms the streets into a moving theatrical spectacular where elaborate costumes, dedicated face paint, choreographed performances, and pure Halloween energy collide in the most brilliant way possible.

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Motion-blurred photograph of young participant in elaborate yellow and red patterned costume with face paint holding illuminated prop during Dragon of Shandon parade on North Main Street, Cork, at night.

Group of Dragon of Shandon parade dancers in metallic skirts and black clothing with theatrical face paint performing on North Main Street, Cork, at night with colourful murals and parade marshal in hi-vis vest visible in background.

Crowd of Dragon of Shandon parade participants in black clothing and face paint gathered on North Main Street Cork at night with pink and orange striped van and colourful murals visible in background, spectators filming on phones.

Dragon of Shandon’s Spooky Crew

A few more photos of the Dragon of Shandon parade last night. I’ll spread these out over the next few days. You’ll get a proper chance to experience the fun of the night.

They’ll all be visible here in the future if you’re coming across this post by itself.

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