Annual Canalway Cavalcade
Little Venice and Paddington will be putting on all its bells and whistles for the annual Canal Cavalcade over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Already a stunning part of Paddington and likely to be in full bloom, the pool of Little Venice and canal will be filled with an array of boats, and tradeshow stalls.
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Many of the floating homes and their owners make a huge effort to ‘dress up’ to create a visual spectacle and jovial scene.
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Visitors can expect activities for all the family with a boaters’ gathering, a pageant of boats, trade shows and stalls, live music, children’s activities, competitions, Morris Dancers, a real ale bar, and a wide variety of snacks and food.
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This unique waterway boat gathering is organised by Inland Waterways Association volunteers, and has been taking place at Little Venice since 1983. Admission is Free.
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