About 150,000 people are expected along Derry's quay for the return of foylemaritime festival
About 150,000 people are expected along Londonderry's quay to celebrate the city's seafaring heritage.
The Foyle Maritime Festival, which was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, begins on Wednesday.Organisers said the event, in which the quay is transformed into a 1.5km festival marina, would be the best yet. "This year is going to be even bigger and better than ever, it will not disappoint," Aeidin McCarter, head of culture at Derry City and Strabane District Council, said.Mayor of Derry Sandra Duffy said she could not wait to see the quayside buzzing once again.
"We have been waiting a long time for the arrival of the Foyle Maritime Festival and there has been such a sense of anticipation building," she said.includes live performances, art and learning workshops, animated family fun zones, water activities, food trails, as well as boat viewings and ship tours, including on the Grace O'Malley.It is the tall ship's first appearance in Ireland since it was bought by the Atlantic Youth Trust Charity.
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