Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled due to severe weather

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Renfrewshire Council cancelled the second day of Paisley Halloween Festival on Saturday due to an amber wind warning.

Renfrewshire Council cancelled the second day of Paisley Halloween Festival on 24 October due to severe weather and an amber wind warning. The decision came after Friday's programme had gone ahead as planned, with thousands turning out in Paisley town centre for the first night of the two-day event.

Crowds had gathered for the Halloween parade, live performances, light displays and family entertainment as the Haunted House-themed festival got underway. The Herald reports that the Saturday parade had been scheduled to begin at 7pm, with performers including Spark! LED Drummers and Uncle Doom and his Organ of Gloom.

In a statement, Renfrewshire Council said: 'We're really sorry to have to do this and for any inconvenience but your safety and enjoyment is our priority. We have been monitoring the situation closely and have taken advice from our contractors and health and safety team.' The council added that anyone who had purchased tickets for grandstand seating would be refunded and contacted directly by email.

How it is being reported

• Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled as Storm Boelo batters Greater GlasgowRenfrewshire Council has said refunds will be issued to those with tickets to today's event.Glasgow Live · 24 Oct, 10:12
• Paisley Halloween Festival cancelled due to Storm BoeloPaisley Halloween Festival’s Saturday programme was cancelled by Renfrewshire Council on October 24 due to severe weather and an amber wind warning.The Herald · 24 Oct, 09:25
• Council issues devastating update regarding Halloween event outside GlasgowPaisley Halloween Festival’s Saturday programme was cancelled by Renfrewshire Council on October 24 due to severe weather and an amber wind warning.Glasgow Times · 24 Oct, 09:20

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