This is the big kick off event for the Guernsey Street Festival and we encourage you to come dressed in fancy dress. The theme this year is 'Under The Sea'. There will be a large procession through town so head down to enjoy the festivities!
WHEN: Saturday 26th July 2024
TIME: 10AM - 10:30AM
WHERE: Sunken Gardens - through town - finish in the Market
Special Tickets
Join the Grand Opening Procession in the Petit Train!
The Petit Train is leading the Guernsey Street Festival Grand Procession on Saturday 22nd July from 10am, starting at the Sunken Garden and driving through the High Street. Book your place today for this special event via the Petit Train!
Superheros, pirates, fairies and much more
Our character actors perform every Saturday and will be playing games, interacting, giving free temporary tattoos and judging the fancy dress competitions.
Last year we had characters such as Spiderman, Cinderella, Anna, Elsa, Dr Who, Princess Leya, the Fairy Godmother, Little Red Riding Hood, Hermione Granger and many more!
There will be lots of ways to get involved whether by flag waving or dressing up for the fancy dress competition in the Market later, however if you want to be a part of the parade itself take a look below of how you can join us.
LE PETIT TRAIN
Le Petit Train will be returning to lead the parade through the streets of St Peter Port and you could be on it!
Watch this space for tickets
JOIN THE PARADE
If you would like to dress up as a circus character or animal and join the parade, email us here.
There will be freebies for participating children and we encourage all to come in fancy dress.
10AM - Grand Opening Procession from the Sunken Gardens to the Market
Join the procession in Le Petit Train or join on foot in costume by contacting us.
Le Petit Train will leave from Albert Pier at 9:45.
10:30AM - TBC performance
10.30AM - 12PM - Festivities in the market
12.00PM - TBC performance
1.00PM - TBC performance
2.00PM - TBC performance