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Floats and flags, ice and fire, music and magic – no one makes a celebration quite like Walk the Plank.

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We’re experts at staging celebrations in public space, with sustainability at the heart of the work. Whether tied to a theme or celebrating the heritage of a town or city, our parades, processions and parties are always inclusive, inventive and unforgettable.

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Every major event we create and present is unique – borne from the places where we make them, and made with the people and communities who play a starring role on the day or night.

From one-off festivals and special celebrations to annual processions and civic parades, we have the creative inspiration and the logistical expertise to cover every base on every event. Read on to discover some of the dozens of celebrations we’ve made over the last three decades – and send us a note if you’d like to talk about how we can help you present something special of your own.

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Festivals & Celebrations

Festivals & Celebrations

From Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, to the much-loved Manchester Day Parade, festivals and celebrations are where we excel.

Immense and inclusive, they show off our skill and experience at making and staging awesome spectacle or intimate installation in public space. And many are perfect examples of how we put communities at the heart of the action.

We work with partner organisations to bring a little Walk the Plank pzazz to their festivals, from Bluedot and Lost Village to Pride in Manchester and Grimsby’s Festival of the Sea. But from scratch to spectacular finish, our versatile and experienced team can also lead, produce and present every aspect of a major festival ourselves – as we’ve shown everywhere from Hull’s fabulous Freedom Festival 2013-2015 to Serious Nonsense 2023 in Knowsley.

To learn more about how we can make your festival a magical occasion, get in touch.

Parades & Processions

Parades & Processions

Day and night, winter and summer, our high-profile processions and parades draw thousands to the streets of towns and cities around the UK and beyond.

Our years of experience have made us the go-to organisation for anyone looking to make their own public celebration – the likes of Golau Gaeaf/Winter Light for Conwy County Borough Council, and One Amazing Day for St Helens Borough Council.

Our creativity, imagination and desire to work with local talent make every Walk the Plank parade a unique affair, rooted in the place where it happens. But we also have the logistical brains to make sure every event goes off without a hitch. And our collaborative genes mean we’re delighted to work with anyone and everyone to make them happen – including local artists and the communities whose stories so often inform our work. 

In short, we’re a one-stop solution for your parade needs – contact us to discuss how we can help you stage a celebration your town will never forget.

Annual Parade

Annual Parade

From spooky celebrations through to the festive season – our magical makes are ready to take to the streets, bringing mischief and merriment to communities far and wide. 

When it comes to celebrating an annual occasion, we’re masters in creating walkabouts with flair. Our hugely haunting and slightly bonkers, Strolling Bones, Monsters Rock! Party Procession and Leech are guaranteed Halloween crowd-pleasers. And our enchanting Fantabulous Festive Creations; The Elf Express, Toy Procession and The Ice Queen, are ready to make their magical mark. 

If you’re interest in bringing a bit of sparkle to your next annual event, reach out.  
  • Toy Procession

    Step into Christmas in true Walk the Plank style…

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  • A performer in a red jacket and black and white striped trousers leads two large skeleton puppets through a town centre

    The Strolling Bones

    A frighteningly effective way to bring spooky fun to the streets of your town…

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  • A steel ice queen puppet with glowing eyes and fire coming out of her arms.

    The Ice Queen

    Standing at an imposing 4.5 metres, the magnificent steel ice Queen puppet has in-built lighting, her own PA and impressive control of fire and snow. Available to book now.

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  • A peddle powered three carriage procession train covered in fabric snow, decorative presents and people in red jumpsuits and Santa's hats.

    The Elf Express

    This pedal-powered locomotive features three carriages of festive fun, ready to process through the streets as a centrepiece to your next Christmas event.

    The North Pole
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