Newquay's Halloween zombie crawl cancelled due to Storm Austen

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Newquay's outdoor Halloween zombie crawl parade has been cancelled due to forecast heavy rain and winds from Storm Austen.

Newquay's outdoor Halloween zombie crawl parade has been cancelled after organisers decided forecast storm conditions make it unsafe. The parade was scheduled to take place on Saturday 24 October. The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 70mph across the South West, with parts of Cornwall and Devon under an amber wind warning.

Organisers said the safety of residents, visitors, performers and event staff had to come first. Mark Warren, representing Newquay Business Improvement District, said this was the first cancellation in his five years as BID manager. The event has grown to become one of the South West's largest free Halloween celebrations. Organisers explained the parade cannot be postponed because road closure permissions must be submitted three months in advance, and other events are already scheduled in Newquay the following week.

While the outdoor parade is cancelled, the broader Spooky Newquay programme will continue. Free family-friendly workshops, indoor performances and other Halloween activities including karaoke, silent discos and entertainment are still planned to go ahead on Saturday.

How it is being reported

• Zombie crawl cancelled as Newquay braces for Storm AustenOne of the South West’s largest free Halloween celebrations has been cancelled as Storm Austen is set to batter Cornwall with strong wind and heavy rain.Falmouth Packet · 22 Oct, 10:20
• Newquay zombie crawl cancelled ahead of Storm Austen'We simply cannot put anyone at risk', but other activities at the event are still expected to go ahead. 'Please don’t think Halloween is cancelled!'CornwallLive · 22 Oct, 09:02

In this story: Newquay · Cornwall · Storm Austen · Newquay Business Improvement District · Met Office · Mark Warren

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