The Dundee Hooley will return for the third consecutive year to celebrate St Andrew’s Day.
The event has become a favourite in the city’s winter calendar.
A series of activities and entertainment will be put on in the city centre – with the event also given a new location for 2024.
Lord Provost Bill Campbell said: “This is a chance for people from across the city and further afield to celebrate St Andrew’s Day and the start of the festive season with a magical display of creativity and artistry.
“We are looking forward to making the procession one to remember with people either taking part or lining the streets, taking in the magical scene.”
Here are all the details about the 2024 Dundee Hooley.
When is the Dundee Hooley 2024?
The Dundee Hooley takes place from 3pm to 8pm on Sunday December 1.
Where is the event held?
The event has moved from City Square to Meadowside for 2024.
The torchlit procession will wind through the city centre, starting and ending at Dundee High School.
A kids’ area will be set up in front of The McManus.
Street traders will be on hand to provide food and drinks.
What’s on during the Dundee Hooley?
The following activities and events will be on during the Hooley.
Main stage (Meadowside)
- 3.15-4pm – Mr Wilson’s Second Liners
- 4.40-5.25pm – Skyrie
- 6.30-7.30pm – Awry
Performance stage (Panmure Street, behind The McManus)
- 3.10-3.25pm – Showcase the Street
- 3.30-3.50pm – Bharatiya Ashram Dance Group
- 4pm-4.10pm – Urban Moves
- 4.20-4.40pm – PyroCeltica
- 5.50-7.50pm – Poppy Bubbles
- 7.45-7.50pm – Shaper Caper
Kids’ area (Panmure Street)
Free events include a silent disco, face painting, a fire-breathing dragon sculpture by PyroCeltica and a gaming van.
Street performers (Reform Street – 3-8pm)
- Fish, by Surge Lobster à la Cart, by Artizani
- Giant puppets by Thingumajig Theatre
- Circus Alba
Dundee Hooley parade (from 5.30pm)
The parade starts at Dundee High School and will wind its way along Euclid Crescent, Panmure Street, Murraygate, High Street, Reform Street and back to the school playground.
Road closures during Dundee Hooley
A series of road closures will be in place during the event.
Some of the closures will begin on Sunday morning, running until Sunday night.
Dundee Hooley weather forecast
The Met Office forecast for Dundee on Sunday shows conditions will be mild, with highs of 13°C during the day.
After some light rain early in the morning, the weather is expected to clear up – though there is still a 40-50% chance of rain during the afternoon and evening.
The Dundee Hooley is part of Dundee’s Christmas, which includes the festive village set up at City Square.
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