To celebrate Blackpool’s unique tramway history, this Parade is a tribute to the rich heritage of our Illuminated Trams.
The parade presents a unique opportunity to witness Blackpool’s historic collection of illuminated tramcars featuring a battleship, trawler and Great Western train. Setting off from Blackpool Pleasure Beach, tickets will shortly be on sale Tourist Information Centre to ride the historic trams. Arriving at Central Pier you will be joined by the East Midlands Caribbean Carnival Arts Network featuring a troupe of fabulously costumed, illuminated revellers!
Illuminated Carnival puppets will also be joining the parade adding a wow factor and showcasing content never seen before by audiences in Blackpool.
The Glowing Gastropods; two giant, illuminated,racing snails will hit the streets jockeyed by professional snail riders. Mounted with their own internal PA’s they will blast out party tunes for our other puppet friends to dance along to, interacting with audiences as they go.
Kantaben is a beautiful and playful illuminated Roller Bird. Clad in Indian fabrics and flapping her beautiful silk wings,watch in wonder as she soars and swoops high over the heads of the crowds, looking for new friends to make.
Oxumaré; Standing at an impressive 4 meters tall, Oxumaré (oh-shoo-mar-ay) is an elegant, shimmering being and all the colours of the rainbow. Oxumaré will captivate audiences as well as representing and paying homage to our ancient African ancestors.
The Tram Parade leaves The Pleasure Beach at 5.45pm, arriving at Central Pier at approximately 6pm to be joined by the entertainment procession. Proceeding to the Tower, a celebratory special carnival performance will be performed at the comedy carpet.
Global Grooves is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning carnival and outdoor arts company. Specialising in Carnival presentation and engagement, Global Grooves inspires young people, communities and artists regionally, nationally and internationally.
A leading social enterprise, Global Grooves has brings inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the UK and beyond. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and to developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic.
Mission: to unite and empower individuals and communities through opportunities to experience and create inspirational art.
EMCCAN is the strategic agency for the development, promotion and celebration of Caribbean Carnival Arts in the East Midlands
