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Hundreds of people turned out to see a cast of ghostly characters and fantastical creatures at the Spooks in the City event in Swansea. The free event provided a fun experience for families and thrill-seekers for Halloween. The event, on Saturday, was put on by Swansea council and supported by the Childcare Offer for Wales. There were two immersive zones, including St David's Peculiar Place and Amy Dillwyn's Dark Park, which provided a vast array of attractions for visitors of all ages. The event had a family-friendly area with a main stage with children's entertainment, live music, games and a fancy dress competition. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here There were a number of roaming acts including Zombie Zumba and Slo-ride, with cycling Sloths, and professional performers spinning eerie rales from the stage. Visitors saw haunting installations and spine-chillidn encounters, with visits from Dr Fly and Bigfoot. Tales of folklore, monsters, and Swansea's most haunted places were told by local historia Mark Rees. There was the Octoplasm, a big-eyed and tentacled inflatable creature who appeared on the rooftops of St David's mutli-storey car park, with the tentacles reaching up through St David's Place and Amy Dillwyn Park. The leader of Swansea council, councillor Rob Stewart, said: "Spooks in the City has truly become a highlight of Swansea’s events calendar, and this year’s Monster Mash-up was our biggest and boldest yet. “We’re proud to offer a free, safe, exciting, and imaginative experience for all ages, right in the heart of Swansea. "Now, we’re turning our sights to the next big moment, the unmissable Super Spectacle Fireworks Display at St Helen’s Ground on November 5." Tickets for the superhero fireworks display can be booked at visitswanseabay.com/swansea-fireworks-display/.
