Take Part
The Parade
The day kicks off with a vibrant, colourful and noisy parade through New Romney High Street at 10.15 am, finishing at St Martin’s Field where trophies and certificates will be presented.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ROADS IN THE AREA WILL BE CLOSED FROM 10.15 AM TO ALLOW THE PARADE TO TAKE PLACE. THEY WILL REOPEN AS THE PARADE PASSES
The Parade Assembly Point will the Car Park at the entrance to the Marsh Academy Leisure Centre in Station Road. (TN28 8BB). If you would like to take part in this year's parade, please ensure you come to the parade assembly point by 10.00 am in order for us to book you in, give you a safety briefing and ensure everyone is lined up and ready to go when we close the roads.
Every year, we have a different theme for the parade. In celebration of the King's Coronation, the 2023 theme will be UNDER THE SEA!
Over 300 people usually take part, both groups and individuals, anyone can be involved and entrants normally include:
- Marching Bands
- Samba Band
- Local Organisations in Fancy Dress
- Vintage Vehicles
- Support from Littlestone Inshore Rescue Boat, Coastguard Rescue Service and New Romney Fire and Rescue Service
Trophies
The theme for 2022 was “Travel”
Best Overall Parade Entry
Winner - Firmagers Funeral Service
Runner Up - New Romney Cubs and Beavers
Best Large Group
Winner - New Romney Cubs and Beavers
Runner Up - The Ashdown Family
Best Small Group
Winner - New Romney Children's Centre
Runner Up - NRAD
Best Musical/Dance Group
Winner - Emma-Lou's Dance Troupe
Runner Up - Townsend Dance
Best Individual Fancy Dress
Charlotte Snooks
Children’s Races
The Children’s Races are for all ages and will be held again in 2024 with Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to be won in each of the 8 races. Sign up on the day at the Marshals Tent on the Recreation Ground.
If you would like any further information about how to take part, please get in touch. If you'd like to help us on the day, become a sponsor or advertise in our programme, check out our support us page.