Jazz Parade

Bring the whole family and join the parade. Starting downstairs from Fat Eddie's we will parade down Oxford Terrace to Worcester Streret and onto Cathedral Square. There we will meet the Nelken Line dancers where the parade will take another turn. Young tamariki might like to bring a percussion instrument, while horn players are encouraged to bring their instruments and join the band.

You can download the music in advance here so you can play along, or simply play by ear and join in the fun. We’ll join the Nelken Line from Tūranga at 2pm in Cathedral Square so bring your dancing shoes! You can find more information about The Nelken Line: Ageing Positively Week at Christchurch City Libraries here.

Meet at1.30pm downstairs at Fat Eddie’s.

Come along, make some noise and help us fill the streets of Christchurch with big band jazz!

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