ALL the fun of a colour run is set to brighten up October as part of an autumn festival this weekend.
The third annual Raphoe Colour Run and Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday and promises non-stop activities, according to the organisers.
A spokesperson said: “This Raphoe community event is returning to brighten up the town for the third year running and it’s back with another colour run.
“The streets are set to become a vibrant canvas of colour, community spirit, and live entertainment from 11am to 5pm.
“The day promises non-stop family activities, with the main colour run kicking off at 1pm via Raphoe Hardware and the Racecourse Road loop.”
Anyone who wants to enjoy the free colour run can just turn up at 12.45pm – no need to register – at the Marquee in Raphoe Livestock Mart.
The spokesperson added: “From 11.30am to 12.45pm, attendees can get fully colour-prepared with festive face paints, temporary tattoos, and sparkling face gems.
“Transition Year students from Deele College and the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School will be at six colour stations along the route, pumping out the music, throwing the colour, and keeping the energy high for all the participants.”
There is also Crazy Candy Shack beside the Marquee; Raphoe FRC tent will act as a dedicated sensory, quieter, and child-friendly space; several pop-up performances throughout the day; Choir Raphoe performs One Town, One Voice at 2pm; the Window Display Competition winners will crowned at 3.15pm; the band Stonewall takes to the stage at 3.30pm; and the festival grand finale is at 5pm when the Family Scavenger Hunt prize winners are revealed.
The organisers thanked at all its volunteers and sponsors.