2014 - Purple Parade Southend - The Plan

Yes, it's that time of the year again where all attention is focused on finalising the plan for the International Women's Day - Purple Parade Event in Southend... With a theme of "Inspiring Change" we

Following on from the success of the past, the Purple Parade & post-Parade Event, we will once again follow the format of previous years...

We would like to remind you that every year the Purple Parade raises funds for one local and one international charity, so please give generously to our collectors on the day.

• The local Charity we are supporting is The Dove Charity which provides support to women and children who are coping with Domestic Violence
• The International Charity we are supporting is: Momo Biogas - Kenya, which seeks to improve the lives of women and girls in rural and remote Kenya

The Rules:
All Parader's must wear at least 1-item of PURPLE clothing.
When Parading - please do so in an orderly fashion. No Running is allowed in the main body of the parade.

Parade Commemorative Sashes:
We are offering Purple Parade Commemorative Sashes at a cost of £7.00 each.
If you'd like to order a commemorative sash to wear on the day we must receive your order with payment no later than Friday 21st February 2014. Email: anna@annaheimonline.com to place your order!

The Meeting Place:
All Parader's are asked to meet at The Statue outside Southend Victoria Station.
Please be at the Meeting Place by 11am as we intend to commence the Parade by 11.15am at the latest

The Route:
We will parade in an orderly fashion down the full length of Southend High Street, turning left at Pier Hill to proceed along the Eastern Esplanade to The Britannia for the post-Parade Event.

The Post Parade Event:
We have a limited number of stalls available to hire on a first-come-first-served offer. Stalls cost £20 payable on the day. Please contact Anna Heim before 21st February to book your stall!

As well as stalls, there will be music, presentations from some of Southend's most inspired and inspirational women, arts, crafts, fashion items, face-painting for children as well as food and drinks.

The event will conclude at 4.30pm

We hope you will join us for the 2014, International Women's Day Purple Parade - Southend.
If you'd like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact Anna Heim