2017 children's parade - Brighton Festival

The Children's Parade

An open-air fiesta of colour, costume and live music to kick start Brighton Festival

A continued partnership between Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Same Sky, the annual Children's Parade has become nothing short of a Brighton institution. 

Each year, we work with parents, teachers, artists, musicians, choreographers and 5000 young people from across the city to deliver one of the most spectacular parades of the year through the streets of Brighton.

To take part, get in touch with your school's arts coordinator. 

Take a look at the Children's Parade in action

A row of 4 people standing behind the Children's Parade banner, including the Mayor, Nabihah Iqbal and Andrew Comben.
A giant papier mache model of a deep sea diver
A giant papier mache model of a seagull being paraded along Brighton seafront
A group of children wearing orange t-shirts parade through the streets of Brighton
A group of children wearing black outfits pose for the camera
A school group of children in green t-shirts play instruments as they walk along Brighton seafront
A white woman stands in the middle of a giant papier mache cup cake
Four small children wearing orange t-shirts with a picture of a fly on it
A giant papier mache model of a dragon is paraded along Brighton seafront, Brighton Beach and Pier is visible in the background
A group of smiling parents, teachers and school children
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The Children's Parade 2023 Gallery

A row of 4 people standing behind the Children's Parade banner, including the Mayor, Nabihah Iqbal and Andrew Comben.
A giant papier mache model of a deep sea diver
A giant papier mache model of a seagull being paraded along Brighton seafront
A group of children wearing orange t-shirts parade through the streets of Brighton
A group of children wearing black outfits pose for the camera
A school group of children in green t-shirts play instruments as they walk along Brighton seafront
A white woman stands in the middle of a giant papier mache cup cake
Four small children wearing orange t-shirts with a picture of a fly on it
A giant papier mache model of a dragon is paraded along Brighton seafront, Brighton Beach and Pier is visible in the background
A group of smiling parents, teachers and school children

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A group of young people huddled in a circle, holding one girl up in the middle. She is holding a red rag aloft. Everyone is wearing beige clothing. They appear to be in a park.

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A group of volunteers stand in the Brighton Dome Foyer. They are all cheering and smiling at the camera

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A white child with brown hair stands in the middle of a colourful papier mache cake

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