IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2016, Little Venice, Paddington Arm
Detail
From Date: 25/04/2016 07:00
To Date: 03/05/2016 19:00 inclusive
Type: Event
Is the towpath closed? No
Location
Closest waterway: Paddington Arm (Grand Union Canal)
Starts at: Bridge 3, Harrow Road (A404)
Ends at: Bridge 1E, Helix Footbridge
Description
This year's IWA Canalway Cavalcade will be taking place at Little Venice from Saturday 30 April to Monday 2 May.
It's one of the largest waterways festivals in the country and an important tradition in the local community. Boaters travel for miles to attend and the event attracts visitors from across London, and beyond.
The programme includes a wide range of activities for all the family. There will be floating events and competitions, Morris Dancers, food stalls and a licensed real ale bar, a trade and craft show and music. Children’s activities range from kayaking to creating traditional canal art. There will be a themed pageant of decorated boats, a procession of illuminated boats and a parade of historic and working craft. Mooring suspension: Please be aware that there will be a full mooring suspension on the Paddington Arm between Bridge 3, Harrow Road (A404) and Paddington Basin. This is from Monday 25 April to Tuesday 3 May inclusive.