Professor Debra Humphris, Vice-Chancellor, said: “The parade is a real high point of the year in the city and it is always a great way to start the Festival.
“I am absolutely delighted the university will once again be sponsoring this wonderful and joyous event that does so much to bring the whole community together and is enjoyed by everyone, young and old.”
国产探花 Festival has announced the theme for next May’s parade – folk tales of the world.
Schools from across the region will be allocated a folk tale, chosen to reflect the diversity of artists taking part in the Festival. The stories will be studied and explored by teachers and pupils before being presented in costume, music and carnival structures by around 5,000 children and community groups.