Many Hands Parade comes to Bury

A vibrant parade celebrating the power of communication is coming to Bury – and you’re all invited to take part!

The Many Hands Parade will take place on The Rock on Saturday 23 March, beginning at 2pm.

Choreographed by Ruth Jones, the Many Hands dancers will be roaming the shopping centre from 11am to 12.30pm.

The professionals have been working with Bury community groups, including MAD theatre and Elms Bank School, for the parade itself.

The parade/performance starts at 2pm with a piece performed outside Racconto Lounge. The parade then leaves and travels around The Rock twice and back to Racconto Lounge, where and when the parade performers invite everyone/the public to join in.

Many Hands is working in partnership with Bury Council and funded by the UKSPF (UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund) to invest in local communities to unlock extra opportunities for people to get involved in arts, culture and local heritage in Bury.

• Want to join in with your own hand prop? A drop-in craft and movement workshop is taking place from 11.30am to 1.30pm at TJ Hughes in the Mill Gate centre (no need to book, but a short wait may be required if busy at times).
• Here you can make/draw/craft your own hand on a stick, with professional artist Nerissa Cargill-Thompson, plus learn a few moves to join the big dance at the end of the parade. Suitable for all the family, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

ENDS

Press release issued: 14 March 2024.

Photo credit: Lawrence Ghorra.