Handmade Parade Thrills Once Again In 2009
Massive crowds turned out once again this year to see the spectacular Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade for 2009. Hundreds of participants took to the streets again today following on from the incredible success of last year’s parade.
Organisd by arts group HEADS and Thingumajig Theatre, the parade made its way from Valley Road to Calder Holmes Park where it delighted and entertained the massive crowd which in the park.
The parade was a vibrant mix of costumes made in open community workshops mixed with awe-inspiring giant creatures and floats made by local professional parade artists. Music to accompany the parade was provided by the Hebden Bridge Samba Band.
“Superb!” one spectator said, “the costumes were truly wonderful, a much higher standard than I have ever seen at any similar event in Hebden.” While another said: “We were so blown away by the fantastic puppets and fabulous energy of the parade. My two friends and I felt quite tearful that our little town has so much talent on offer. We felt so lucky to be living here today.”
Visit the Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade website for more information
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