Celebrate Halloween Abroad
Dia De Los Muertos, Mexico - from £596 per person
To experience the authentic Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, head to Oaxaca, Mexico. The festival, which takes place from 31 October – 2 November, celebrates the memory of the dead with a series of parades and processions.
Visitors will witness traditional ceremonies that involve the creation of alters to honour the dead and can travel to outlying villages to watch the Comparsas – theatrical performances representing the return of the dead.
Return flights from London to Mexico start from £596 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Annual Village Halloween Parade, New York - from £448 per person
Those looking to get involved in New York’s Halloween celebrations can enjoy the 39th Annual Village Halloween Parade which takes place on 31 October. The parade boasts hundreds of puppets, 53 bands of different types of music, dancers, artists and thousands of costumed participants – visitors are encouraged to get dressed up and involved too.
Return flights from London to New York start from £448 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin - from £67 per person
For Halloween celebrations closer to home, get into the spirit at the annual Bram Stoker Festival from 27-28 October 2012 in Dublin. Inspired by the legacy of Ireland’s famous horror novelist, the festival includes literary and film events as well as walking tours for all ages.
The Samhain Halloween Parade will also be winding its way through Dublin’s streets, ending with a fantastic firework display before the ghosts and ghouls party the night away.
Return flights from London to Dublin start from £67 per person with Cheapflights.co.uk.
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