To mark William Shakespeare’s 456th birthday, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Royal Shakespeare Company are hosting another packed weekend of events which will be taking place in Stratford-upon-Avon on 25 – 26 April 2020.
Coinciding with English Tourism Week, visitors can enjoy the annual parade, waving the procession through Stratford-upon-Avon led by Mr Shakespeare, and shop at market stalls across the weekend.
The events on Sunday will also include the traditional ‘cradle to grave’ procession, which sees the Head Boy of King Edward VI’s School carry Shakespeare’s quill from his Birthplace into the hand of the effigy of the Bard at his grave at Holy Trinity Church.
Kate Rolfe, the Mayor of Stratford said, “Each year, Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations draw Shakespeare fans to Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate the legacy of its most famous former resident.
“This year we will be focusing on the traditional elements of the celebrations, and we are most grateful to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for once again allowing the Parade to start from outside the Birthplace, epitomising the true cradle to grave experience.”
Christopher Kettle, Chairman of Stratford-on-Avon District Council said, “Shakespeare has been and continues to be so important for Stratford, with a worldwide appeal. We are therefore delighted once again to be helping the town to celebrate Shakespeare at this annual event.
“Last year, despite the weather, the crowds gathered to enjoy the festivities so we’re hoping that once again people will be able to come to Stratford to help us celebrate.”
To find out more information with all the events taking place across the weekend, please visit the website.
