Patch ready to parade on Sunday

Friday, 24 May 2024 01:00

Patch, a giant who lives under Milford Street Bridge, will parade into Salisbury this Sunday as part of Wiltshire Creative's Salisbury International Arts Festival.

We're told that Patch loves looking at the wonderful murals painted on the walls but dreams of venturing out into the exciting city of Salisbury to meet other giants.

This isn't going to be an ordinary Sunday, though. Music is playing, and there are dancers in the street. With help from Penguin, Patch feels brave enough to step out on a big adventure.

Join this magical pair on a spectacular journey of friendship and discovery into the city - anyone and everyone can join in, so grab your spot along the Parade at 11 am and join Patch for this epic day out!

Patch's Parade Route (Image: Wiltshire Creative)

Patch’s Parade marks the opening of the 2024 Salisbury International Arts Festival and 'City Encounters' - two days of free performances in Salisbury Market Square and beyond.

On the 26th and 27th of May, there is the chance to experience professional outdoor dance, theatre, and circus shows alongside free craft activities for all the family.

No tickets are required for City Encounters events or Patch's Parade.

More from Local News

Young Gallery launches contemporary art exhibition showing works by Group 7

From next month (January), The Young Gallery in Salisbury will exhibit a selection of artworks by the local artist collective, Group 7.
Candlelight concert by David Owen Norris comes to Salisbury Cathedral this January

David Owen Norris is set to return to Salisbury Cathedral in the new year for a piano concert full of breathtaking music.
12-Year-Old Salisbury Boy Reaches 250th parkrun Milestone

A 12-year-old boy from Salisbury has completed his 250th junior parkrun.
DIGS Launch 'Red Cord Campaign'

The Disability Interest Group of Salisbury (DIGS) has launched the Red Cord Campaign, calling for an end to the widespread and dangerous practice of tying up or shortening red emergency pull cords in accessible toilets.
St Thomas's Donate Thousands to Local Charities Raised by Christmas Tree Festival

On Wednesday, 17th December, St Thomas’s Salisbury was once again at standing room only for the ever-popular ‘Carols for Busy People’.
Our Local GPs have some of the Fastest Response Rates in the Country

A new study reveals that NHS GPs in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire have the fastest response times in England.
Panto stars bring festive joy to patients at Salisbury Hospital

The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital’s Charity, and cultural charity Wiltshire Creative, teamed up to bring some festive joy to patients with a special visit from the colourful characters of this year’s Salisbury Playhouse pantomime.
PlayZone facility to open in Bemerton Heath with aim of boosting local community sport and active wellbeing

Wiltshire Council has worked with the local Bemerton Heath community and partners to design and successfully obtain funding to rebuild the Gainsborough Close Multi-Use-Games-Area (MUGA) – with the first phase of the project being completed this week.