Our Delivery Report
Funded on 24 August 2023 | Delivered on 23 September 2023
£24,419
RAISED
26
BACKERS
59
DAYS TO FUND
BIGGEST PLEDGE
£9,115
From Preston City Council
£6,687
DONATED
By Lancashire County Council
22 August 2024
Preston's Encounter Festival 2023 with torchlight parade, fireworks finale and more
Lancs.liveThe Torchlight Procession is expected to be the main draw for crowds on Saturday evening. Led by the energetic and brilliant Mr Wilson's Second Liners Brass Band, it will see the city centre's streets full of energy.
Well Arty donated £5
Preston City Council contribution to procession (total festival match fund £30000) donated £3,000
1 Festival created
More about our impact
The local economy
Our event brought 37000 people into the city centre to watch the procession.
Arts, culture & heritage
Out procession showcased groups from Preston - Mela, Caribbean Carnival, Worldwise Samba, Dance Syndrome, Sparkle Dance School, Rivington Morris and others and the processed next to bands, lanterns and spectacles from all over the country.
Activity, health and leisure
450 partcicpants walked the mile long route, some carrying banners and lanterns.
