A COLOURFUL parade returns to Coventry this weekend.
The Canley Parade, along with The Big Lunch, takes place on Saturday (June 6), featuring entertainment, food and activities.
Residents, schools, artists, community groups, volunteers and local organisations will take part in the annual event, one of the city’s most vibrant community celebrations.
The 2026 parade will continue the tradition of celebrating creativity, togetherness and local pride through music, costumes, banners, dance and community activities, under this year’s theme, ‘Canley Through The Ages’.
Setting off at 11am from Canley Community Church on Charter Avenue, the parade – featuring colourful banners and costumes inspired by 2026’s theme – will zig-zag through the neighbourhood’s streets before concluding at Prior Deram Park at 12.30pm.
The party will continue with The Big Lunch at 12pm to 4pm – which includes free food and refreshments, live entertainment and performances, community stalls, children’s games and play activities.
Acts including the Canley Samba Band and The Standard Triumph Pipe Band will provide a summery soundtrack.
All events are free and open to all.
The parade is supported through partnerships between Warwick Arts Centre, The University of Warwick, Playing Out In Canley, CV Life, Canley Community Centre, local schools and churches, community volunteers and resident groups.
Community workshops delivered by Nor Aziz and Dotti Salis, with support from Becca Huskinson, have run throughout the year to create the event.
The parade will pass through Glebe Close, Thomas Sharp Street, Mitchell Avenue, Wendiburgh Street, John Rous Avenue, Mayors Croft, Henry Boteler Road and Sheriff Avenue before arriving at Prior Deram Park.
Roads will be closed for around 15 minutes each as the parade passes.
Visit www.facebook.com/playingoutcanley for more information.
