Following a great turn out for the 2025 parade Champagne Charlie and Tom Carradine have decided to get the date in the diary for 2026.

Inspired by the NYC Easter Parade this is an informal Easter Sunday meet-up/stroll. An excuse to put on your finery (and perhaps a beautiful hat) and catch up with old friends and make some new ones really.

The plan is as follows:

10.30am start to congregate by the rear entrance St Paul's Church in Covent Garden (see event pic) on the Piazza behind the street performers pitch—nearest tubes Covent Garden or Leicester Square

11.00am take a group photo and start a leisurely stroll (route TBC). The whole route will be wheelchair accessible and will be taken at a steady pace. The walk will be a mix of historic London locations (including a walk down the Strand—bring your bananas) and perhaps introducing you to some hidden gems that are off the beaten track, with a couple of pub stops on the way.

(The Facebook event will be updated with the current location for those who want to join along the way.)

Plenty of opportunities for photos and catching up with friends and making new ones.

POST-PARADE DRINKS @ Vout-O-Reenee, The Crypt, 30 Prescot St, London E1 8BB from 4pm.

WET WEATHER PLAN TBC