Night of fire and fun as Imbolc festival returns to Marsden
Feb 9 2009 Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Night of fire and fun as Imbolc festival returns to Marsden
THE annual Imbolc festival set the night on fire at Marsden.
Around 2,000 people – some from as far away as London – were there on Saturday night to witness a dazzling pyrotechnic display.
Imbolc is a Celtic celebration which traditionally marks the end of winter and the start of spring.
The 2,000-year-old festival was revived in Marsden 16 years ago.
Until Saturday morning, organisers were unsure if the weather would halt this year’s event.
But they, the council and British Waterways worked hard to clear snow and ice so the festival could go ahead.
Organiser Angie Boycott-Garnett said: “It was harder work than normal to make it happen and I thank everyone who helped.
“But ultimately, the snow enhanced the whole spectacular, we even had lit snow sculptures along the route. It was brilliant.”
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