27-05-2025
PICTURES: Wizards and witches parade through the streets of York
HUNDREDS of wizards, witches, and magic creatures were spotted in York over the bank holiday weekend.
Wizard Fest, organised by Dan Wood, the 'Wizard of York', concluded yesterday (May 26) after a busy three days of wizard festivities - co-hosted by Little Vikings and supported by Make it York – with 25 different activities set up for magic lovers to enjoy.
Around a hundred people gathered in St Helen's Square on bank holiday Monday at 3pm for a fancy dress parade down Stonegate to York Minster to mark the end of the weekend of celebrations.
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The festival had a mix of local visitors and those who had travelled to York for the festival, including Janet who brought her son Jabali from Leeds to enjoy the festivities.
She said: 'He's loving it - it's so totally his thing and he's surrounded by people who also love it. There's always such good stuff like this going on in York.'
Dan Wood, Wizard of York, led festivities for Wizard Fest (Image: Alice Kavanagh) At the Minster, prizes were given out to children who had attended the parade; this included Lego sets, dragon eggs from The Society of Alchemists, and goodie bags from The Shop That Should Not Be Named in Shambles.
Children were also given the chance to take photos with organiser Dan Wood, his assistant Severus, and Zora Agnes, an international dragon expert who was in attendance at the event.
Zora Agnes, international dragon expert, was present at the parade (Image: Alice Kavanagh) After the march, Dan said: 'It's been absolutely magic. It's been so lovely to have so many families enjoying the festivities of the very first Wizard Fest; we've had Lego workshops, bath bomb making, owl trails, cat hunts, and wizard walks.
'It's been a really busy three days. We can't wait to do it all again next year.'
