Watford Borough Council is encouraging everyone to wear their World Book Day costumes again for the Big Wordfest Launch Parade this Saturday, 11th March.
Come and meet Peter Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood and other favourites at Watford Museum. Craft activities start at 11am before the Big Wordfest parade through town at 12.30pm, which will process through the town, making a quick pit stop at Waterstones bookstore where you will be able to collect some free goodies. The procession will then make its way to Watford Central Library where there will be other book-themed activities and a craft fair.
Mayor of Watford, Dorothy Thornhill said: “Do dress up as your favourite book character and join our Big Wordfest Parade on Saturday. We’d love to see you there. Last year’s Wordfest was such a delight with its Roald Dahl theme and Shakespeare celebrations; we wanted to bring the fun back again.
“This year we are igniting our passion for words, and with more partners and more events, you won’t want to miss out on the excitement. We have something for all ages and interests, from children’s activities to improvised opera and writing competitions for all ages, right up to book club and author events for adults. Don’t miss the fantastic range of theatre either.”
Big Wordfest 2016 Parade
Big Wordfest 2017 has all sorts of exciting activities at venues all across Watford – whether you like poetry or crime fiction, want to have a go at writing yourself or fancy a bit of theatre… there’s lots for adults and just as much for children and young people. Events run from Saturday 11th March until Sunday 30th April 2017, and to find out what’s happening in each venue please click on the links below:
For more details of all the events and activities go online at Big Wordfest events and keep an eye out for #WatfordBigWord on social media.
(Source: Watford Borough Council)
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