Category Archives: Parades

Hebden Bridge – Handmade Parade 2022

Handmade Parade’s long-waited return to Hebden Bridge (after a Covid hiatus of three years) was again postponed but only slightly this time … due to the death of the Queen. The parade took place on Sunday, September 25th 2022. Although due to funding limitations the event was scaled back, the parade was smaller than normal […]

Knowsley – Kings Queens and Mr Lear Parade

As part of Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture where ‘Every Town and Village Tells Their Story’ Knowsley Village enjoyed a colourful street parade on Saturday 4th June 2022 inspired by the area’s cultural heritage. The ‘Kings Queens and Mr. Lear’ parade took place on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, it was produced by us […]

Todmorden Lamplighter Festival returns

The Todmorden Lamplighter Festival has been sorely missed over the last few years but it finally returned on February 12th 2022. It was such a joy to see you all out dancing, laughing and just being a bit playful with giant puppets again. It’s been way too long! As well as donations, profits from sales […]

Tameside Winter Celebration – Northern Lights

Thank you to everyone who came to or participated in Northern Lights – Tameside Winter Celebration! We were overwhelmed with the support of the people in Hyde who braved the cold to line the route, be part of the parade and watch as Father Christmas turned on the town’s Christmas lights. We’d like to offer […]