Festival of the Dead – Wanstead Procession

Event Details

Thursday October 30, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Christchurch Green Recreation Ground

Grab your lanterns, masks and glowsticks to help bring Wanstead alive in a grand spectacle of puppets led by The Lantern Company.

Take a moment to honour your loved ones and join the celebration of life – with Las Muertas stilt walkers and live music from some very special guests!

Please note: the Parade includes LED and Strobing Elements that may not be suitable for audiences with light sensitivity.

The Lineup

Flash Bang Brass LED Band

An electrifying spectacle of light and sound, blending club, rave and pop.
Catch them roaming a taster performance outside the library at 3pm before the main procession!

Lantern Company

Meet the Skellies as they tower over you, dance, play and guide you along the procession route!

Las Muertas stilt walkers

Meet these ethereal characters as they flicker with light and burst with colour.
Catch them roaming inside and outside the library at 2pm and 3.15pm before the main procession!

Los Soneros Mariachi duo

Let them serenade you as they bring you the best of Latin rhythms from Latin-American and Cuban music.
Catch them roaming inside and outside the library at 1pm and 2.30pm before the main procession!

This is Mexico! Folk Dance Group

Watch them as they celebrate the joy of Mexican culture through traditional dance.
Catch them roaming inside and outside the library at 2.30pm and 4pm before the main procession!

The Wanstead Procession will gather inside the library 30 minutes before the start of the event.

This project is supported with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

This event is part of our Festival of the Dead Programme – click here to see what else is on!

Date/Time

Thursday 30 October

17:00 - 17:45
  • Free
    FREE
Some options are available at no cost.
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