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In Photos: Winterval Blue Light Parade in Waterford 

In Photos: Winterval Blue Light Parade in Waterford 

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

The Blue Light Parade was a great success at this year's Winterval Festival in Waterford and Waterford News & Star photographer, Joe Evans was there to capture images of those in attendance.
Waterford's Viking heritage is celebrated at Winterval

Waterford's Viking heritage is celebrated at Winterval

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

The city’s Blackfriars Church will transform into a Viking village
Drones, lights and more: Winterval launches in Waterford city

Drones, lights and more: Winterval launches in Waterford city

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Winterval is back!
A full breakdown of what to expect from Winterval

A full breakdown of what to expect from Winterval

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The festivities will begin in John Roberts Square with the official turning on of the Christmas lights at 6pm
Waterford mayor has the perfect solution for the people of Limerick down a Christmas market

Waterford mayor has the perfect solution for the people of Limerick down a Christmas market

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Cllr Wyse said: 'People of Limerick! Feel free to come to Winterval in Waterford instead'
Christmas launched in Waterford as Winterval programme announced

Christmas launched in Waterford as Winterval programme announced

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

The festival has for over a decade solidified Waterford as Ireland's 'City of Christmas'
Winterval 2024 brought in 1.8 million visitors

Winterval 2024 brought in 1.8 million visitors

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

The 12th year of the festival was a roaring success that consolidates Waterford's status as the European City of Christmas. 
Record 1.8m visitors attended Winterval in 2024, data shows

Record 1.8m visitors attended Winterval in 2024, data shows

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

The data was collected via a smart city data collection, operated by Three Data Analytics on behalf of Waterford City and County Council
Editorial: Seasons greetings from Waterford, European City of Christmas

Editorial: Seasons greetings from Waterford, European City of Christmas

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Winterval has proven an economic success story because it gives people what they truly need, an opportunity to connect, to spend time together
How to enjoy free events at this year's Winterval Festival in Waterford

How to enjoy free events at this year's Winterval Festival in Waterford

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

There is a wide range of events taking place throughout the city
In Photos: Out and about in Waterford

In Photos: Out and about in Waterford

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

The city is very busy with Winterval on at the moment along with other events
Gateway to Brno opens in Waterford City

Gateway to Brno opens in Waterford City

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

There is great excitement and a little apprehension in Waterford City today as a Dolmen-shaped portal to Brno was opened. The live stream connects Waterford City to Brno in the Czech Republic and was officially opened on Friday.
Over 100 producers and creators open at the Winterval Christmas Market

Over 100 producers and creators open at the Winterval Christmas Market

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Winterval in Waterford is now officially open every weekend until December 23rd.
Ireland's largest Christmas festival, Winterval, returns to Waterford, the European City of Christmas

Ireland's largest Christmas festival, Winterval, returns to Waterford, the European City of Christmas

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Beginning on Friday, November 15th, the festival will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday over the next six weeks before concluding on Monday, December 23rd.
Adam King to launch new Viking-themed book at The Book Centre

Adam King to launch new Viking-themed book at The Book Centre

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

The book 'Farron's Adventure' follows a cheeky Viking elf as he trapezes through Waterford during Winterval in a bid to save Christmas. 
Waterford - Europe's City of Christmas 2024 - is Winterval ready!

Waterford - Europe's City of Christmas 2024 - is Winterval ready!

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Anticipation is high for this year's festival, especially after Waterford was named European City of Christmas 2024
Gavin James to play Waterford gig in December

Gavin James to play Waterford gig in December

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Big Top Live returns to Waterford city as Winterval gears up for mega European City of Christmas festival
Winterval 2024 defrosting... already! 

Winterval 2024 defrosting... already! 

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Waterford was crowned European City of Christmas 2024, after the huge success of Winterval last year

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