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Do you love Halloween, ghosts and monsters?

At the end of October every year, there is a very special event in Belfast, Northern Ireland – welcome to the Belfast Monster Mash. A ‘monster mash’ is a monster party! Let’s find out more.

What time does it start?

Entertainment kicks off at Titanic Slipways in Belfast from 4pm and finishes at 7pm.

Should I wear a costume?

Of course! Witches, wizards, ghouls and vampires are all invited to come along dressed in their most imaginative costumes. Of course, there will be prizes for the most terrifying outfits!

What can I expect?

Beginning at 4pm, the entertainment line-up will feature street shows and performers, fire shows, themed arts and craft workshops, monster fairground rides, and live music on stage. There will also be a range of sweet treats and hot food available too.

M a s h

Which adjective is the ‘odd one out’? All of the words below are similar in meaning to ‘scary’ ... all except one?

freaky creepy terrifying breathtaking spooky frightening hair-raising spine-chilling Song There’s a well-known song called ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby Pickett. Fill in one of the verses with the following words:

mash x2 flash smash

They did the mash, they did the monster ______________ The monster mash, it was a graveyard ______________ They did the mash, it caught on in a ______________ They did the mash, they did the monster ______________

The answers are on page 14.