Canalway Cavalcade

Saturday April 30 2016 and Monday May 2 2016 there will be the annual gathering of canal boats in Little Venice, Maida Vale from 12:00.

Address: between Blomfield Rd
Warwick Avenue and Warwick Crescent
London
W9 2PB

(Tube: Warwick Ave)

Price: Free

View the spectacle of the decorated boats in the pool, or watch a Punch & Judy show in Rembrandt Gardens. As well as boating competitions and parades, there will be lots of activities to keep the children amused. Visit the tasty selection of food stalls, see what’s on offer at the real-ale bar, or peruse the stalls selling the weird and the wonderful.  There really is something for everyone at this special event.

IWA Canalway Cavalcade is a unique waterway boat gathering organised by IWA volunteers, that has been taking place at Little Venice since 1983.

Festival Highlights
Saturday
2:00pm Opening Ceremony
2:30pm Themed pageant of decorated boats

Sunday
11:00am Boat Handling Competition (Supported by British Land)
12:45pm Blessing of the Boats by the Bishop of London
3:00pm Teddy Bears’ Picnic
8:00pm Music followed by a procession of Illuminated boats

Monday
10:30am Boat Handling Competition (Supported by British Land)
1:00pm Awards Ceremony
3:00pm Procession

Opening Times
Saturday 30th April: 10am – 6pm
Sunday 1st May: 10am – 6pm and 8pm – 10.30pm
Monday 2nd May: 10am – 5pm

More info: 07979 676461 – event website