The Children's Parade

5000 of Brighton and Hove’s school children, along with their teachers and the amazing Same Sky fill the city with a sea of colour and creativity for the opening of Brighton Festival 2022. This year’s theme is Rebuilding and Hope, celebrating the strength and resilience of our communities, and what we can achieve when we listen and build together.

The Same Sky artists have come together with teachers, students, and volunteers from schools across Brighton, to make magnificent sculptures, choreograph dance routines, and compose parade chants. After a two-year gap we can’t wait to see the streets bustling with their creativity.

This carnival of collaboration and imagination will explore and reflect how we can rebuild together as a community, rebuild nature, and most importantly, rebuild hope. Join us as we celebrate the return of the perfect way to kickstart Brighton Festival.