Disability Festival in the Park

News - 19 June 2024

You are invited to this year's Disability Festival in the park on Wednesday 17th July, 12-7PM, Christchurch Green, Wanstead, E11 2RH.

The Disability Festival in the Park is a unique event curated and staged with London’s disabled community, for them, their friends and families to enjoy. Audiences will be entertained by outstanding disabled professional and non-professional talent performed over two stages with community members and star guests, making this event one of the most important dedicated happenings for inclusivity of all the summer outdoor festivals.

Beyond the star entertainment, the Disability Festival in the Park 2024 offers a broad and rich cultural experience. There are immersive arts activities and installations staged to shine a bright light on the diverse and creative within the community. Overall, the event is a vibrant and fun celebration to entertain and be entertained and a space for people to be proud of who they are.

Best of all, the event is completely free and you just turn up on the day!

The event is hosted by Healthwatch Redbridge, One Place East, Redbridge Forum, Uniting Friends, Vision Redbridge Leisure & Culture - and supported by Redbridge Council.

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