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IMBOLC FIRE FESTIVAL, MARSDEN
Annual event, usually held on the first Saturday of February. 19:00-21:00. Imbolc, pronounced "Imolc", is an ancient festival where fire represents the return of the Sun in the coming months. 1,500-strong lantern & flaming torch parade with fire-jugglers, antler-wearing drummers, Celtic characters and fire druids. Parade starts from Marsden Station HD7 6AX, and moves up Reddisher Road to Tunnel End, into Waters Road then down the hill to the Waters Edge. Spectacular 12ft Jack Frost and spring's Green Man, fire circus, music and fireworks. Organiser Angie Boycott Garnett (01484 842619 ~ 07717 227985) describes it as a little bit edgy with a great atmosphere. Free entrance. Marsden Information point 01484 845595. Pictures taken 06 Feb 2010.
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More [external link]: Marsden Imbolc Fire Festival, Huddersfield
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