# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as we parade with banners made by New Town Primary and streamers made during the day.About this EventThe parade will be led by World Groove drummers and will feature artwork made by New Town Primary School. If you made a streamer at our workshop earlier in the day, bring it along and become part of the parade.The parade will start at Jelly’s stand in the Abbey ruins and proceed to Huntley Wharf.Find us at the Water Fest celebtations taking place in the Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins. Jelly's gazebo will be in the Abbey RuinsThis parade is for all ages. Children must be supervised by an adult.All the events at the Open for Art Festival are free to attend. This event has been supported by Reading Borough Council and is part of the Water Fest Celebrations.There is an option to add a donation to jelly to help support the festival if you would like to and feel able to.OPEN FOR ART19 JUNE - 28 JUNE 2026REFLECT This year marks 10 years of Open for Art — a decade of artists, makers, communities, ideas and shared experiences in Reading’s largest town centre creative festival. As we celebrate this milestone, our theme invites everyone to pause and consider how creativity emerges from people coming together — experimenting, making, and reflecting. Our theme for 2026 is REFLECT.For 10 days, we’re inviting Reading to slow down and seek out pop-up art in shops and businesses, encounter artists as they work, take part in creative sessions, and join conversations about how reflection shapes artistic practice.Come and REFLECT with us this summer. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/open-for-art-2026-water-fest-parade/100001987616098255 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, parades, workshops, nonprofit, pop-ups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 30 minutes - Location: Water Fest, Abbey Ruins - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Water Fest, Abbey Ruins - **lat**: 51.4563543 - **long**: -0.9650746 - **full address**: Water Fest, Abbey Ruins, The Dormitory within the Abbey Ruins, Reading, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a524bdf96db7f742d4bdb42c5a7b2f7d56e87f02ee8aa247934bc4459be44bcb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1777677686 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade being held? - **A:** Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Water Fest, Abbey Ruins, The Dormitory within the Abbey Ruins, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade? - **A:** Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade is organized by Jelly. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Open for Art 2026: Water Fest Parade is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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