Join us for our annual street parade, celebrating journeys across oceans, generations and overcoming barriers.
Colours of Redbridge will be running our annual street parade on this new, rescheduled date with the theme ‘Treasures of the Tide’. A giant sea turtle will swim through the streets, accompanied by schools of fish made from beautiful silk batiks and bottles to gather messages from the local community. There will also be silk waves telling the stories of how people came to settle here in Redbridge. The parade will also feature giant fabric shell sculptures, samba drumming and smoke effects.
The parade is led by a Steering Group who support people facing barriers to accessing arts and culture, such as older people and people with disabilities.
Who is this for?
We welcome the whole community to this spectacular event – it’s suitable for all ages and abilities to come and watch. See the map below for more information. There is also a designated viewing area for disabled audiences at the start of the route.
What is the route for the parade?
Please see the map below for more details. Note that Cranbrook Road will be closed to traffic between The Drive and Ilford Hill during the parade to create a safe space for everyone to take part.
There are areas along the parade route which are more suitable for people who prefer a quieter experience (the “relaxed” section) as well as areas where there will be loud samba drumming (the rest of the route).
