🎃 Halloween Comes to the Canaries! 🎃
Hold onto your broomsticks, folks! This Friday, November 1st, the Canaries are rolling out the orange carpet for the visiting Périgueux, transforming the Albert Domec Stadium into a Halloween paradise! And by paradise, I mean a delightful mix of sporting drama and preposterous pumpkin puns. It’s not just a match; it’s a pumpkin party!
🍬 Costume Contest and Candy Grab for Kids
Starting from 6 p.m.—because what’s Halloween without a little chaos—parents are invited to usher their little ghouls to the stadium. Why? Well, there’s no better way to get your kids hyped up on sugar than at a football match! Plus, USC is handing out candy to all who dare to strut their stuff in costumes. Will they be charming little witches, heroic superheroes, or perhaps someone wearing a questionable chicken suit? Who knows! The sweetest part? There’s a makeup workshop! So if your kids are looking like they’ve just rolled out of bed, you might want to add some spooky flair while you still have time. It’s like Michelin for monster makeup!
👻 Hunt for the Pumpkin Ghost
Now, here’s where it gets a tad spooky! The Pumpkin Ghost lurks around the aisles, probably judging your snack choices and offering sweets to those brave enough to approach. I mean, who wouldn’t want to negotiate candy with a ghost? Keep your wits about you and your eyes peeled—he could be lurking behind the nachos or hiding under your seat. Horror films everywhere are shaking in their boots!
🎃 The Giant Pumpkin Weighing Competition
Think you’re a pumpkin prodigy? Then test your guessing skills with the Giant Pumpkin Weighing competition! Put your knowledge of oversized gourds to the test and see if you can guess USC’s giant pumpkin’s exact weight. The winner will be crowned (and I mean literally with a trophy-sized magnum of Première Bulle from Sieur D’Arques). Announcements will happen at halftime, so show up with your scales and your best guess—who knows, you might just walk away as the king or queen of the pumpkin patch!
🍷 The Géante Winery is Back!
Let’s raise a glass (or a pumpkin spice latte, if you’re feeling festive) as the beloved Géante Winery returns! Yolande, Gérard, and their merry band of volunteer spirits will be serving up delicious drinks and bites as soon as the stadium doors swing open. Rain threatening to ruin your haunted evening? Fear not! Their giant bodega is your refuge from the drizzle, where the atmosphere is as lively as a thousand trick-or-treaters invading a candy shop!
🚗 Important Parking Info
Planning to drive? Here’s a spooky twist: the Cité des Sports car park is currently off-limits due to construction shenanigans. So you’ll have to park your pumpkin carriage in the Jean-Cau car park or along the banks of the Aude river. Just be sure to keep an eye on it—those ghosts can be quite mischievous with their scaring tactics!
Ticket holders! You can skip the queues. If you’ve got your match tickets locked and loaded, enter through the main entrance or the secondary entrance near the Canal du Midi stand. Just don’t forget your ticket or you might end up haunting the ticket counters like a ghost from a horror flick!
👻 Join the Fun!
This Halloween soirée at the Canaries isn’t just a match; it’s a full-on seasonal celebration! Between the costumes, the ghoulish games, and the pumpkins galore, who could resist such an invitation? Bring your kids, your friends, and a determination to beat the Pumpkin Ghost in a candy showdown; but remember to leave your fears at the door because it’s going to be an unforgettable night! So, haters be jealous, and let’s score some candy and goals!
Now, who’s ready for Halloween fun at the Canaries? 🎉
the essentials The Canaries welcome Périgueux this Friday, November 1st. The opportunity to put the little pumpkins in the big ones to celebrate Halloween.
From 6 p.m. this Friday, access to the stadium is open to take advantage of the catering offerings and refreshment bars. And USC invites kids to come to the stadium in costumes. There will be candy up for grabs! Makeup workshop also for children to be in Halloween colors and enjoy the activities.
Finding the Pumpkin Ghost
He prowls the aisles of the Albert Domec Stadium… Friends in disguise, keep your eyes peeled! It seems that he offers sweets to those who dare to come to meet him
Giant pumpkin weighing
Try to guess the exact weight of USC’s giant pumpkin. The best prediction will leave with a magnum of Première Bulle from Sieur D’Arques, partner of the club. The winner will be announced at halftime of the match.
The géante winery
As soon as the stadium opens, the giant bodega is back! Yolande, Gérard and their volunteers provide the service. In case of rain, you can take shelter there and enjoy a festive and friendly atmosphere.
Reserving a table before or after the match? Contact 06 77 22 65 15.
Parking
Please note, due to the work currently underway, the Cité des Sports car park will be inaccessible. The USC invites vehicles to park in the Jean-Cau car park as well as on the banks of the Aude.
Spectators who do not yet have their tickets for the match will have to go through the ticket offices located at the main entrance to the stadium. Those who already have their seats will be able to enter the Albert-Domec stadium through the main entrance and the secondary entrance located behind the Canal du Midi stand, not far from the banks of the Aude.
**Interview with Yolande, Representative of the Géante Winery**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Yolande! The Halloween event at the Canaries sounds exciting! Can you tell us a bit about what people can expect at the Géante Winery this Friday?
**Yolande:** Absolutely! We’re thrilled to be back at the Canaries for this special event. Attendees can expect a delightful selection of drinks and bites to accompany their festive evening. We’ll have our signature pumpkin spice lattes, and perhaps a few other seasonal surprises to keep everyone cozy and warm while they enjoy the festivities.
**Interviewer:** That sounds delicious! There are also various activities planned, including a costume contest and a Giant Pumpkin Weighing competition. How do you think these events will enhance the overall experience for families and kids attending?
**Yolande:** The activities definitely add a layer of fun that elevates the whole experience! The costume contest encourages creativity, and the excitement of the Giant Pumpkin Weighing competition can engage both kids and adults alike. It’s a great opportunity to bond over the Halloween spirit—plus, who doesn’t love a little friendly competition, especially when there’s a trophy involved?
**Interviewer:** Speaking of excitement, there’s the mysterious Pumpkin Ghost lurking around. Any insider tips for those attending on how best to handle an encounter?
**Yolande:** (laughs) Oh, the Pumpkin Ghost can be quite the character! My best advice is to approach with a spirit of fun and curiosity—perhaps have some candy ready to entice him! It’s all in good fun, and we hope families will enjoy the thrill of searching for him together.
**Interviewer:** Excellent advice! And for those looking to avoid any spooky parking issues, is there anything else you’d recommend for a smooth arrival?
**Yolande:** Definitely! With the Cité des Sports car park closed, I recommend using the Jean-Cau car park or, if the weather allows, parking along the beautiful banks of the Aude river. Just keep an eye on your pumpkins! Arriving early not only helps with parking but allows everyone to soak in the festive atmosphere as soon as the gates open.
**Interviewer:** Wonderful insights, Yolande! Thank you for sharing your excitement for the event. Do you have any final words for families planning to join the Halloween festivities at the Canaries?
**Yolande:** Just be ready for a night filled with laughter, treats, and screams of delight! Bring your friends, kids, and costumes because it’s going to be a captivating evening. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
**Interviewer:** Thanks again, Yolande! Happy Halloween at the Canaries!
**Yolande:** Thank you! See you on Friday! 🎃
