Come join us on the streets of Galway for a special procession that celebrates our ancestors! This vibrant event brings together three traditions: Samhain, Día de los Muertos, and All Souls’ Day.

In partnership with the vibrant Mexican Community in Galway, Galway City Council Night-Time Economy is delighted to present this event as part of Gaillimh Ah-Boo. Led by the Mexican community, the procession will be a beautiful and colourful celebration filled with music, dance, and joy, honouring the shared reverence for ancestors at the heart of all three celebrations. It’s a way for everyone—children, parents, and friends—to come together and celebrate the powerful bonds that connect us to our past, present, and future.

The procession will begin on Shop Street in Galway City, near Anthony Ryan’s and Prátaí.

Los Wachos – Live Music on Cross Street
As the beauty of the Samhain Procession | Día de Los Muertos begins at 6pm, Galway band Los Wachos are bringing their own rhythmic heart of Latin and Mexican culture directly to the streets! Starting their vibrant set at 6.30pm on Cross Street, this spirited band will weave their electrifying sound into the ancestor-honouring fabric. Los Wachos celebrates the diverse sounds of Latin music, bringing infectious energy and their simple, powerful mission: to spread pure happiness!

Stay with the celebration as the procession concludes – Los Wachos will keep the festivities vibrant
and moving until 8.30pm! Don’t just watch the tradition; dance with it.

Samhain Procession | Día de los Muertos: Honouring and Welcoming Ancestors, presented as part of the Galway City Home of Halloween Programme, is funded by Galway City Council, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Creative Ireland and Fáilte Ireland.