Saturday 2 May 2026
Brighton Festival Children’s Parade
The Brighton Festival Children’s Parade.
A fiesta of colour, costume and live music to kick start the Brighton Festival.
The annual Children’s Parade is a joyous, loud, disruptive and memorable procession that takes place on the first Saturday of May to officially launch Brighton Festival. Delivered in partnership between The Brighton Festival and Same Sky, enjoyed by participants and spectators since launching in 1986.
With a different imaginative theme each year, Same Sky’s team of dedicated artists work with teachers and group leaders to develop their parade displays. Thousands of local children take over the city centre with their show stopping designs and self-made costumes.
The Children’s Parade is a unique Brighton event produced by Same Sky for the Brighton Festival.
Harbour Primary School - Stargirl. Image David Bracey
Moulsecoomb Primary School - The Hunterman and the Crocodile. Downs View School and Unified Rhythm - Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People’s Ears. Image David Bracey
Rudyard Kipling Primary School - Baba Yaga
Image Hazel Varah
