This weekend is a big tradition for Stratford Upon Avon – Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations! Since 1824, Shakespeare’s Birthday has been celebrated in Stratford-upon-Avon and grown over time. Free entry to All Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Properties if you are a CV37 resident plus the RSC have a huge array of free activities for the whole family including free entry to the tower, live music and arts & crafts in the theatre foyer and puppet street theatre outside. 

This years Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations Parade starts at 10:30am on Saturday 25th April with Shakespeare’s Big Birthday Cake makes a welcome return to the parade, freshly decorated with a ‘Battle of Agincourt’ theme. The parade itself starts in Sheep Street and moves around the town following Shakespeare from cradle (the Birthplace) to grave (Holy Trinity Church). 

At 10am the Schools country dancing with Shakespeare Morris Men on the Bancroft Gardens

12.00: Shakespeare Birthday Luncheon on Avonbank Gardens

12.30: Shakespeare’s birthday cupcakes - Stratford College will be handing out their Shakespeare’s birthday cupcakes from a bespoke stand on the Waterside.

1:00 Viewing of floral tributes to Shakespeare around his grave at Holy Trinity Church

1:00 – 2:00 Knights & Nymphs toddler party for families with children under 5 at Hall’s Croft Gardens 

4:30 The Great Morris Flashmob on Bancroft Gardens

Sunday sees the return of the Stratford Marathon if you’re heading into town remember there are road closures.

For more information please see http://www.shakespearescelebrations.com