About IWA Canalway Cavalcade 

 

This legendary event has been bringing communities together since 1983 and will once again be transforming the heart of the London canal network, with more than 100 colourfully dressed boats, live music, refreshments, craft stalls and plenty of family fun for all to enjoy.

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​It's one of the largest waterways festivals in the country and an important tradition in the local community. Boaters travel for miles to attend and the event attracts visitors from across London, and beyond.

 

​This is Canal Dream's second year at the festival and each year the Inland Waterways Association honours us with a different award.

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• At IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2022, the Marcus Boudier Trophy (For the best decorated privately entered boat) was awarded to ‘Rachel’, steerer Mark Saxon, and the Canal Dream.

• At IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2023, Canal Dream, Slash Arts, and ‘2 Crew and a Cockapoo’ were runners up for the Cruise Electric Trophy(For the best illuminated boat)

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This year, the IWA again honoured us with two awards.

• the Marcus Boudier Trophy (For the best decorated privately entered boat) was awarded to Galatee owned by Simon Hodgkinson & Sarah LaBrasca of Slash Arts & Canal Dream CIC

• Galatee (owned by Simon Hodgkinson & Sarah LaBrasca of Slash Arts & Canal Dream CIC) were runners up for the Cruise Electric Trophy (For the best illuminated boat in Sunday evening’s Procession) 

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About Floating Nature Machine

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Canal Dream & Slash Arts are proud to presented Floating Nature Machine Art Programme at Canalway Cavalcade 2024, including: 

• ​Art Exhibition: Floating Nature Machine

• Live Performance: Music, Performance, Dance, Poetry

• Film Night

• Pageant of Boats

• Procession of Illuminated Boats​​​​​