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The Santa Truck / Picture: Yulefest Kilkenny
The Santa Truck will be returning to Yulefest, raising much needed funds for LaraLynn’s Children’s Hospice.
The Santa truck with Santa and Mrs Claus will roll into Kilkenny on Sunday, December 8 between 4.30pm and 5pm. Watch the lit-up Santa truck drive past or join at its final stop on The Parade, beside the Yulefest Christmas Market, where children will be able to go aboard the truck and see Santa’s Grotto!
This unique Christmas experience is all in aid of LauraLynn’s Children’s Hospice and visitors are encouraged to donate on the night or in advance through the Santa Truck idonate page. Those on route can follow the trucks progress on the Santa Truck page on Facebook and Instagram.
Celebrate Christmas in Kilkenny with Yulefest! With a whole range of events each week including Christmas Market, workshops and live music each weekend!
A new addition to this year’s programme will be a range of Festive Friday night activities in Kilkenny City! First up is the ‘The 12 Scéals of Hissmas!’ with the National Reptile Zoo. Take a journey through the festive season around the world - told through the lens of the reptiles, amphibians and insects that live there! An interactive learning experience featuring new animals each week, with activities for everyone! Taking place on Fridays, December 6, 13 znd 20 at 6pm. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 13 at noon.
More exciting announcements coming soon! Visit www.yulefestkilkenny.ie to find out more
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