PPP: Preston Photography Parade

Part parade, part demonstration

Protest about the photographs you love

The world’s first photography parade will take place in Preston on Saturday, August 19, 2023. It will include most of Lancashire Photography Festival, beginning in Avenham and Miller Parks, with a slow walk past the Pro Championship Wrestling event on the Flag Market. PCW have agreed to halt the wrestling to pay tribute to the parade.

Participants will carry photographs which are be mounted on sticks (we will do this) – just like a real protest!

The parade will be led by images taken during the 48hrs in Preston project which will be held across the city for days on Friday, July 07 and Saturday, July 08.

Anyone can take part in either project (the parade or 48hrs). For 48hrs In Preston you can join in for a day or even just an hour. The only rule is that images must be taken in Preston and on these dates (with a little leeway if you are taking images of nightlife after midnight!)

For the parade, you are welcome to bring your own photographs – either stuck onto a stick (like they do in protests) or just printed big and held up high. Photographers can parade their own images or images can be provided.

The idea behind both projects is to encourage photography and help anyone interested in photography get new experiences, build confidence and become better photographers. The parade aims to encourage people to join Preston’s growing creative community – and have loads of fun! Community groups are welcome to take part too.

The full parade itinerary and start time are still to be confirmed – but it is likely to take around 90mins and start around midday (TBC).

If you would like to take part in the parade, send an email to gazcook[@]googlemail[dot]com with the subject line: PPP

NOTE: 48hrs In Preston takes place across Friday and Saturday July 7 and 8 where anyone is invited to take photographs in the city, documenting how the people of Preston live, work and play. No experience is necessary to take part. Support and advice is available for all photographers. If you’re interested in taking part on in 48hrs email to gazcook[@]googlemail[dot]com with the subject line: 48hrs