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Canalway Cavalcade
IWA CANALWAY CAVALCADE 2022
FREE ADMISSION
BOATS / FOOD / DRINK / MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT / CRAFTS / FAMILY FUN
After a two year absence we’re so excited to be welcoming you back to Canalway Cavalcade in Little Venice. This iconic venue has been hosting the event since 1983 and will be transformed once again by over a hundred colourfully dressed boats, live music, refreshments, craft stalls and plenty of family fun for all to enjoy.
This vibrant festival is one of the biggest and brightest events in the nation’s waterways calendar and a firm favourite with visitors. Organised by volunteers from The Inland Waterways Association (IWA), the event takes place over May Day Bank Holiday weekend – 30th April to 2nd
May - at Little Venice in Paddington.
There is a packed programme of events both on and off the water including a pageant of decorated boats on Saturday; boat handling competitions; an evening procession of illuminated boats on Sunday and a parade of historic and working boats on Bank Holiday Monday. Younger visitors can try their hand at kayaking, visit a Teddy Bear’s Picnic or watch a traditional Punch & Judy show in Rembrandt Gardens.
Opening Times:
Saturday 30th April 10 – 6pm Sunday 1st May 10 – 6pm and 9pm – 10.30pm Monday 2nd May 10 – 5pm
For more details of what’s on, timings, how to get there, how to book in your boat, plus a full listing of food & drink, craft and other stalls, please visit the website: www.waterways.org.uk/cavalcade. Follow us on Facebook (search for IWA Canalway Cavalcade) or use #canalwaycavalcade on Twitter and Instagram.
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CANALWAY CAVALCADE NEEDS YOU!
To all our wonderful volunteers and those who have always wanted to get involved but haven’t yet had the chance. Come and join the fantastic team of volunteers who organise one of the most successful and best attended inland waterways events in the country – IWA Canalway Cavalcade. Preparing for next year we need to strengthen the team and fill some much-needed roles in the committee. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love getting stuck in and have a positive and eager “can do” attitude for the following: • Secretary • Assistant Secretary • Publicity Assistant • Social Media Manager • Commercial Assistant • Site Services Assistant
All roles above require attendance at around eight committee meetings per year, and the need for general availability during the week to take on duties attributed to the role. You will of course also be required to attend the event too.
For more information, or to register your interest, please contact: Christine Smith, Deputy Chairman Email: christine.smith@waterways.org.uk or phone 07774 890750
