Youth Parade
Youth Parade 2019
Sunday 22 September 2019
2pm to 5pm
Old Dagenham Park to Parsloes Park
The sixth annual youth parade to celebrate the borough’s inspirational young people and the positive contribution they make to Barking and Dagenham.
Events and activities:
- line the streets and cheer on the parade
- join the celebratory event at Parsloes Park
- music and dance
- free inflatables and rides
- family fun and food
- find out about the groups, clubs and activities for young people in the borough
Further information to follow soon.
Parking
There is public car parking on site with a £3.50 charge to park your vehicle in the event car park.
Keep up to date with the Youth Parade
Parade Applicants Toggle accordion
If you would like to take part in the parade from Old Dagenham Park to Parsloes Park, complete the form and return back to the Events Team at:
Summer of festivals
There is also opportunities to showcase your group/club on stage, please indicate if you would like to perform at the Youth Parade:
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Searches including bags will be carried out as you enter the venue.
You can bring:
- food, or this can be purchased
- sealed soft drinks or water
- folding chairs or picnic rugs
Don't bring:
- alcohol or unsealed soft drinks
- glass
- BBQs or gazebos
- weapons, drugs or legal highs
- uncontrolled or dangerous dogs (please keep dogs on leads)
Official event photography and filming will take place and will be used for all marketing and communication purposes. Photo consent forms will be completed for close-up shots of children. Contact the Information Point if you have any concerns.
We look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly festival!
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Parking
There is public car parking on site with a £3.50 charge to park your vehicle in the event car park.
Blue Badge holders
Free blue badge parking on site on grass.
Public transport
The park has two transport connections serviced by the District line via Dagenham Heathway station which is a 12 minute walk from the venue and Becontree station which is only a two minute walk from the venue.
Accessibility
Parsloes Park is a relatively flat site on grass with hard standing paths.
The vast majority of the park is accessible to wheelchairs.
Facilities
The site has toilets and baby change.
There is a fully accessible facility with changing area, shower and toilet with ramped access and a hoist.
For assistance during the event, please visit the Information Point.
First Aid on site is located near the Information Point.
Families attending are encouraged to visit the Information Point in order to gain a wristband in case children or vulnerable adults become separated from your group.
Local accommodation
There is no accommodation on site, however, we have a number of local accommodation within a short distance.
