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Waterville Festivals

From the Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival in August to the New Year's Eve street party: the year in Waterville.

The festivals

What's on through the year

Around 1 February · Annually

Éigse na Brídeoige

Waterville's long-running winter festival around St Brigid's Day, with music, talks and traditions.

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Early July · Annually

Waterville Freedom Festival

An American-style Independence Day celebration: parade, music, games, outdoor cinema and fireworks.

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August · Annually

Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival

Comedy film screenings and street events, held with the permission of the Chaplin estate since 2011.

Chaplin holidayed in Waterville every year from 1959.

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October · Annually

Waterville Walking Weekend

Guided walks for all levels, with local food, drink and music in the evenings.

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