Join the East West Retrofit BH Walking Procession!
Celebrate the creativity, diversity and community spirit of Balsall Heath with a joyful walking procession from Balsall Heath Park to Calthorpe Park on Sunday 5 July as part of Balsall Heath Community Festival.
Expect colourful banners, Brumbeats drummers, pop-up street theatre, family activities and plenty of carnival atmosphere as we walk together across the neighbourhood, celebrating local pride, greener homes, vibrant parks and the people who make Balsall Heath such a special place. Walk the whole route or join us wherever you can. Make your own mini banner, enjoy performances, meet neighbours old and new, and help launch Retrofit Balsall Heath’s new community banner.
Everyone is welcome—bring your friends, your family and your carnival spirit!
Event details
- 11.00am: Meet at Balsall Heath Park
- 11.30am–1.30pm: Free mini flag and banner-making workshop at Seven Streets Park (activities, refreshments and carnival exhibition until 2.00pm)
- 12.00pm: Procession sets off
- 2.00pm: Retrofit street drama at George Street Park
- 3.30pm–5.00pm: Drumming workshop and refreshments at Calthorpe Park
Join us for the whole procession or simply drop in along the route—everyone is welcome!
