Barrhead: Hallowe’en parade was frightfully good day out

There was plenty of entertainment to enjoy

The colourful event saw scores of people in fancy dress march through the town centre before enjoying a fireworks display.

The town centre carnival had kids jumping for joy

It was organised by business improvement organisation All About Barrhead and took place for the first time since 2019, with last year’s event having to be cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

A good time was had by all as the parade weaved through Barrhead

Families were also able to enjoy a carnival in Barrhead town centre as part of the festivities.

This youngster had a great time...no bones about it

Colette Edenborough, project management assistant at All About Barrhead, said the events were a great success.

She added: “There were more than 150 people taking part in the parade, including Incahootz and Gillian Anderson’s Le Dance Studio. It was led by the Barrhead and District Pipe Band.

Members of Barrhead and District Pipe Band led the parade

“The route was lined with lots of members of the community who came out to enjoy the spooky fun.

This stilt-walker was on a real high

“We also crowned four costume prizewinners – under-eight boy and girl and over-eight boy and girl – each of whom won £50 and was invited on stage to press the big red button which set off our fireworks finale and signalled the end of this year’s event.

A fireworks display brought the event to a colourful end

“There was such a great atmosphere throughout the day and that only increased as everyone got ready for the parade to leave from Tesco.

There were some impressive costumes on display

“Everyone was saying how great it was to finally be back, getting everyone together and having events again, and you could tell that all the kids were having a great time.”