Coventry’s colourful Canley Parade, along with The Big Lunch, return on Saturday 6 June 2026 for a packed day of entertainment, food and activities for all.

Bringing together residents, schools, artists, community groups, volunteers and local organisations, the annual event is one of the city's most vibrant community celebrations.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 parade continues the tradition of celebrating creativity, togetherness and local pride through music, costumes, banners, dance and community activities, with the theme for this year 'Canley Through The Ages'.

Setting off at 11am from Canley Community Church on Charter Avenue, the vibrant parade will zig-zags through the neighbourhood’s streets before concluding at Prior Deram Park (12.30pm), where the party continues with The Big Lunch (12pm-4pm) - which includes free food and refreshments, live entertainment and performances, community stalls, children's games and play activities.

Along the parade route participants will be waving colourful banners and wearing equally colourful costumes inspired by 2026’s theme, with participants such as Canley Samba Band and The Standard Triumph Pipe Band ensuring a suitably summery vibe.

Both the procession and Big Lunch are free, and open to all.

The parade is supported through partnerships between Warwick Arts Centre, The University of Warwick, Playing Out In Canley, CV Life, Canley Community Centre, local schools and churches, community volunteers and resident groups. Community workshops delivered by Nor Aziz and Dotti Salis, with support from Becca Huskinson, have run throughout the year to create the event.

Canley Parade (11am-12.30pm) and The Big Lunch (from 12pm-4pm) take place on Saturday 6 June 2026 in Canley, Coventry. For more details click here.