Festival of the Dead - Join the Parade!

The , in collaboration with , , and , invites you to take part in this unique celebration of life, remembrance, and creativity.

Taking place at Norcliffe Park, Shipley, everyone is welcome to join the Festival of the Dead Parade. The Parade will be a short, accessible walk and along the way, we’ll be joined by gentle music and light as we make our way to the heart of the celebration.

You are welcome to bring:

• A lantern or candle
• An object of remembrance
• Memories of those who have died

At the end of the Parade there will be a community altar where you can place your lanterns and objects in remembrance and celebration of the people you have lost. Please take these home with you afterwards.

Following the community altar, everyone is warmly invited to stay for music, tea, and coffee — a chance to connect, reflect, and share stories together.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday 16 November 2025

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Location: Norcliffe Park, Cliff Wood Avenue entrance.

Bradford 2025

As a strategic partner of Bradford 2025, this event features as part of the University's own programme of activities, events and research that will contribute to Bradford’s year as the UK’s City of Culture. Find out more about our BD25 programme here: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/about/partnerships/bradford2025/.

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