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Participants confirmed for this year's Procession

Norfolk Choir of African and Young Refugee Drummers

The African Choir of Norfolk

A diverse community choir celebrating African and diaspora heritage by bringing people together to perform and share songs from across the continent through powerful, inclusive musical experiences.

Bignold Primary School

A school-led rewilding project enhancing biodiversity and nature connection in Norwich.

Bike Active Norfolk

A community cycling organisation providing specialist rides to improve access and wellbeing for adults and children

Boom! Young Carers

A support network providing activities and community for young carers aged 5–21.

Bowjangles

A roaming theatrical string quartet that blends live music, comedy and audience interaction to deliver high-energy, immersive entertainment at events and festivals.

Catton Grove Primary School

A diverse school community bringing together pupils, staff and families in celebration.

Cheeky Brass

A dynamic all-female brass band blending pop, jazz, funk and soul into high-energy roaming or stage performances that captivate audiences with vibrant musicianship and infectious rhythms.

Dumisani African Drumming Group

A community group playing West African rhythms, welcoming everyone to join, offering dance classes, performances and workshops across Norfolk while supporting schools and charities in Gambia and Uganda.

Fine City Samba

A vibrant community samba band bringing together people of all ages to perform energetic, carnival-inspired percussion music at events, workshops and celebrations across the region.

Flower Stilt Walkers

Highly skilled stilt-walking performers in vibrant floral costumes who deliver interactive, visually striking entertainment for themed events while creating memorable photo opportunities and engaging audiences.

Framtastics Gymnastics

A local gymnastics club offering inclusive training for all ages while expanding opportunities for participation.

Global Grooves

An artist-led organisation that collaborates with diverse communities to create inclusive, large-scale outdoor arts experiences and champion grassroots, socially driven creative expression across the UK and beyond.

Hewitt Academy

Matilda The Musical

A lively performance celebrating young talent through music, storytelling and theatrical creativity.

Hocus Pocus - Life Cycle

An interactive, eco‑theatre performance featuring a pedal‑powered mobile garden and playful characters who engage audiences in imaginative experiences that inspire reflection on nature, sustainability and collective care.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust

A conservation charity protecting Norfolk’s wildlife and inspiring people to connect with nature.

Norwich BID

A business-led organisation working to improve and promote the city for residents, visitors and workers.

Norwich School of Dance

A long-established dance school inspiring performers of all ages to share their passion on stage.

Norwich Sea Scouts / Duck Race

One of the world’s oldest Scout groups, offering adventurous activities and youth development across all ages.

NR5 Community Hub

A community-led centre fostering connection, pride and local engagement in the NR5 area.

Pip Drama

A children’s drama group building confidence and creativity through storytelling, collaboration and fun.

Reimagine Norwich

A visionary organisation that champions a Norwich where all people thrive within planetary boundaries, leading sustainable urban transformation through wellbeing economics that prioritises human flourishing and planetary health.

Samba Bamba

A youth band performing energetic Brazilian carnival rhythms as part of Norfolk Community Arts.

Snap the Dragon

Snap the Dragon plays a symbolic and historic role in Norwich’s Lord Mayor’s Procession, representing the city’s heritage through its traditional appearance as a large ceremonial dragon carried through the streets.

Sol: Spirit of Lowestoft & Spectrum: Spirit of Light

Colourful, large-scale puppets created through community partnerships to enhance civic celebrations with vibrant spectacle, creativity and inclusive audience appeal.

SP Lestari Art

Costume designer creating vibrant pieces for carnivals, festivals, and celebrations, inspired by diverse cultures, nature, and joy, designing inclusive costumes for all ages that celebrate individuality, creativity, confidence, and storytelling.

Spirit of Bulgaria

A cultural group celebrating Bulgarian heritage through education, performance and community connection.

Sunrise Samba

A community samba band inspired by Brazilian and carnival traditions, bringing people together through lively percussion performances at local events and festivals.

The Common Lot

A community-focused theatre and arts company in Norwich that creates inclusive, collaborative performances to support wellbeing, connection, and everyday creativity.

The Feed

A Norwich charity supporting people with food, community spaces and services to help them live well and feel connected.

The Garage

A Norfolk-based performing arts charity that runs venues, delivers creative education and community programmes, and supports artist development to transform lives through the arts, especially for young people and those facing challenges.

Tree Stilt Walkers

Realistic tree-inspired stilt performers who create immersive, enchanting walkabout entertainment with intricate natural details and engaging meet-and-greet experiences for events.

Ukrainian Blossoms

A dance collective celebrating Ukrainian heritage through vibrant choreography and cultural storytelling.

Wensum Rat Riders

The Wensum Rat Riders are local artists collaborating with 185 Drayton Road, a Mile Cross community hub offering free skill-sharing, creative sessions, and events, run by Common Lot theatre company.

Womens' Cycling Safety Audit

A volunteer group working to improve cycling safety and accessibility for women and gender-diverse people.

Zumba by Tanya

We are Zumba by Tanya, a local dance fitness group uniting people of all ages and backgrounds through music, movement and positive energy, creating fun, inclusive, uplifting, nature-inspired carnival performances.