A Parade of Self
- Ages 16+
Get ready to showcase your unique style and personality in a fun and empowering event where individuality shines bright!
Location
Lowestoft Community Hub
Rotterdam Road Lowestoft NR32 2EZ United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
- Ages 16+
- Free venue parking
Welcome to A Parade of Self
For 16 + Only
FREE workshop | Parade
Presented by artists TriggerBliss and Kim Davey in collaboration with Essex Cultural Diversity Project.
We are excited to invite you to be part of A Parade of Self—a creative celebration of identity, storytelling, and self-expression.
This free workshop is a relaxed space to reflect, talk and get creative - no writing experience needed. We will explore the labels and stereotypes we have been given or given to ourselves, and gently reclaim our voices through guided conversations, group exercises and creative writing prompts.
Don't worry if writing is'nt your thing - you can speak instead and we will audio record your words with your permission. Whether your contribution is one sentence, a memory, or a feeling, every voice matters.
We will then bring your stories to life! We will transform your words into empowerment fabric designs, using your hand-writing that forms the basis of our final float build.
You are then invited to join us at festivals across essex as we showcase your work in the final part of this project on the 'Parade of Self'!
We would love to stay connected and invite you to upcoming festivals that A Parade of Self will be part of:
Firstlight Festival
Saturday 21 June, Lowestoft
11am - 5pm
Festival of Thetford & Punjab
Sunday 13 July, Thetford Grammar School
1pm - 5pm
Colchester Carnival
Saturday 19 July, Castle Park
12pm - 7pm (parade 12 noon / funfair 2.30 - 7pm)
Lowestoft Carnival
Sunday 17 August, Lowestoft
2pm - 5pm
Rice & Spice Festival
Saturday 6 September, Firstsite Colchester
12pm - 6pm
Please register your FREE place at the festival here
A Parade of Self is made possible through commission from Essex Cultural Diversity Project supported by Arts Council England. https://essexcdp.com/commission/aparadeofself/
TriggerBliss on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/triggeryourbliss
Kim Davey on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thepartypiece
Frequently asked questions
We will host workshops in Colchester, Ipswich and Stowmarket. Please email triggeryourbliss@gmail.com for further information
The workshops are intended for 16 years old and above. However, all ages can be part of the parade!
Just yourself! All materials are provided.
We aim to be a welcoming space for everyone. Please email triggeryourbliss@gmail.com with your access requirements and we will do whatever we can to make your attendance possible.
We would love for you to be part of this movement. Please email triggeryourbliss@gmail.com for more information
Not at all. We welcome all abilities.
Yes. Please email triggeryourbliss@gmail.com for more information