Rain, schmain - bring on the carnivalpublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Niall Glynn
BBC News NI
It had to happen - just in time for the parade the rain has started. But hasn't put off the crowds crossing the Peace Bridge.
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Updates for Monday 31 October 2016
Londonderry hosts 'biggest Halloween party'
Ex-Man Utd footballer ordained as deacon
IRA supergrass Gilmour's name 'unlikely on headstone'
Rain, schmain - bring on the carnivalpublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
That's a wrap for Evening Extra...published at 18:40 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
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End of twitter postDid they come by broom?published at 18:33
They come from far and wide to experience Legenderry on Halloween. These people told Conor Bradford they got the 212 bus, however.
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End of twitter postBeauty - but no sign of the beast (yet)published at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
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End of twitter postTeenage Mutant Ninja Terriers?published at 18:16 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Always good to see pets get in on the costumed fun - if your family pooch or cat is rocking a quality get-up then let us know: Send your pics to bbcnewsni@bbc.co.uk or tweet us @bbcnewsni. Cowabunga (yes, I know that's Michaelangelo, not Donatello, but still...).
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End of twitter postThem boots were made for Halloweenpublished at 18:11 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
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The Halloween carnival parade has yet to begin but the Derry city centre is already bunged with people getting into the swing of things.
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End of twitter postLighting up with the beatpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
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Niall Glynn
BBC News NICh Insp Gordon McCalmont, who is in charge of tonight's policing operation, says about 200 officers will be involved.
Image source, LMK PhotographyHe said it's a night that's "not without its challenges" but also "thoroughly enjoyable".
Already thousands on the streets of Derrypublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Eimear Flanagan
BBC News NIOne of the organisers has told BBC News NI Live that, so far, there are already an estimated 10,000 people gathered in the city for tonight's Halloween celebrations, with numbers expected to build.
Tonight is the culmination of a three-day festival and the organiser added that over the weekend, an estimated 40,000 people have attended Halloween festival events in Derry.
On the spooky beatpublished at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Niall Glynn
BBC News NIThe crowds are starting to gather in Guildhall Square in Derry, accompanied by drummers and Ghost Town by the Specials.
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Halloween carnival kicks off after months of planningpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Conor Bradford spoke to Derry and Strabane Mayor Hillary McClintock (suitably dressed up in star-spangled cape) and Jacqueline Whoriskey, festival and events manager, for Derry City and Strabane District Council, about the organisation for tonight's Halloween festival.
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End of twitter postEvening Extra: Fright night live from Derry!published at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
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End of twitter postDem bones, dem bones!published at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Derry/Londonderry is known by many names - Stroke city; the Maiden city; Doire; Foyle; even Legenderry but tonight it is the "City of Bones".
The City of Bones street carnival parade will make its way along Queen’s Quay from 19:00.
Minister supports Book Weekpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
Education Minister Peter Weir gets into the spirit of Book Week!
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End of twitter postPSNI patrols face busy Halloween weekendpublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
It seems the PSNI had their hands full over the Halloween weekend - maybe they got to watch the fireworks, but they also had to contend with Predator!
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Sparkler safetypublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October 2016
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BBC Sport NIRory Best could win his 100th cap for Ireland in November's autumn series - and Ulster coach Les Kiss says he's "hugely deserving" of the honour.
Image source, InphoBest will win his 98th cap if he plays against New Zealand this Saturday in Chicago. "He's had his injuries in his time, but he's robust, resilient and just keeps coming, keeps working hard to improve each year," says Kiss.
Get set for the biggest ever Halloween paradepublished at 16:09
Not long to go now - Derry's Halloween parade begins at 19:00 at the council's car park on Queen's Quay.
The route includes Boating Club Lane, Strand Road, Harbour Square roundabout and back to Queen's Quay for the fireworks display.
Listen back to the Talkback podcastpublished at 15:59
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