El-Balad is excited to announce the return of a cherished Easter event at Avenham Park this Easter Monday. Families can enjoy a fun-filled day with traditional activities and exciting performances from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Easter Egg Rolling Festival Details
This year’s Easter Egg Rolling Festival features a variety of events suitable for all ages. A highlight is the iconic egg rolling competition, which occurs on the hour, every hour. Participants are encouraged to bring their decorated eggs and roll them down the grassy hills, embracing this long-standing Preston tradition.
Action-Packed Entertainment
- Blunderfudge: Witness the spectacular human cannonball from Circus Fudge perform daring stunts and tricks.
- Bee-yond the Garden Gate: Enjoy a whimsical show filled with clowning, juggling, and acrobatics that emphasizes friendship.
- Desert Island Discs: Travel to a tropical island with Artizani as they navigate through hilarious challenges featuring a castaway.
- Dr. Jones & Professor Barnard’s Medicine Show: Relive the traveling medicine show experience filled with music and comedy.
- Shrinking Violets: Experience a unique walkabout act that incorporates floral costumes and bubble magic.
Cultural Performances
The festival also celebrates cultural diversity with performances from the Preston City Mela. Highlights include:
- Classical and folk dances from the Abhinandana Dance Academy.
- Dynamic drumming ensembles from PR Dholis.
- Traditional Raas and Garba dances performed by the Gujarat Hindu Society.
Creative Workshops
Families can take part in various creative workshops designed to inspire creativity and engagement. Activities include:
- Warli painting
- Fabric recycling crafts
- Ebru Marbling
- Calligraphy
- Silk painting
- Traditional henna art
Councillor Hindle, from the Preston City Council, expressed excitement for the event’s return. “This year’s Egg Rolling event promises to be a memorable day for the whole community,” he stated. With activities for everyone, participants can immerse themselves in one of Preston’s most beloved Easter traditions while enjoying the beautiful park surroundings.
