The free umbrella decorating workshops are being held by Radiator Arts. They take place at Hypha Studios, at Priory Meadow shopping centre on Friday 13th Feb from 3-5pm; at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 14th Feb – 11am-1pm and at the White Rock Theatre – Saturday 14th Feb – 2pm-4pm. Bring a brolly along.
The Sunday Umbrella Parade is one of the highlights of Fat Tuesday – the UK’s biggest Mardi Gras celebration. It will the streets filled with with colour, live music, dancers, and festival-goers of all ages. It sets off from the seafront promenade at the bottom of London Road, St Leonards at 12pm on Sunday February 15 and makes its way to the White Rock Theatre for an afternoon of music.
Here are some pictures of an earlier Fat Tuesday Umbrella Parade, taken by Frank Copper, to give you a flavour and help inspire you.
1. Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper.
Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper. Photo: Frank Copper
2. Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper.
Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper. Photo: Frank Copper
3. Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper.
Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper. Photo: Frank Copper
4. Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper.
Fat Tuesday's Umbrella Parade 2023. Photo by Frank Copper. Photo: Frank Copper