Following last year's truly spectacular parade, our children were really keen to participate this year. We decided to enter the Market section as the girls wanted to be little chicks. As a family, we attended 7 or 8 of this year's workshops, to ensure all our costumes were ready. The Handmade Parade has turned into a truly great event in Hebden Royd Calendar and involves the whole community, young and old and regardless of ability. There are plenty of artists at hand to help out in the workshops. "Getting involved is what this is all about".
The parade itself again drew thousands in to Hebden Bridge, which is fantastic for our local economy and generating wider interest in the town. As Mayor and Mayoress this year, Amy and myself decided it would be a lovely idea to give out sweets to the audience. The sweets were kindly donated by a local sweet shop. We gave out over 1500 sweets between Victoria Road and the park and could have easily distributed significantly more with the number of people along the parade route".
Amy and Scott as Market traders, Marcus as a sausage, Emily and Natalie as chicks hatching from eggs
Scott and Calderdale Mayor Cllr Nader Fekri
in the workshops
The 2011 parade was another spectacular show and a complete success, congratulations to the organiser's and all those participating.
Scott, Amy, Marcus, Emily and Natalie
Scott, Amy, Marcus, Emily and Natalie
Yes.Congratulations to All Concerned for A Wonderful Parade.
ReplyDelete