Bradford BID Hosts Free Easter Family Event: Pirates, Princesses and Peter Pan
Families are invited to embark on a swashbuckling day of adventure in Bradford city centre this Easter holiday, as Bradford BID presents a free family event titled Pirates, Princesses and Peter Pan. Young explorers and their families can enjoy a magical day on Wednesday, April 8 from 11am to 3pm, filled with live performances, storytelling sessions, meet-and-greet opportunities, and interactive games taking place across the city centre.
Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite pirate, princess, or Neverland hero and join the adventure, as the streets of Bradford come alive with colourful characters and entertainment. At the heart of the event is an exciting treasure hunt through local businesses. Families can pick up an adventure map from the events gazebo on Broadway and follow the trail around participating city centre locations.
Completed maps should be returned to the gazebo to receive a reward and be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Bradford Gift Card. Visitors to the city centre will also see 10 shop windows decorated with professionally painted Easter-themed designs, helping to add even more colour and creativity to the city centre during the school holidays.
Event Details and Performance Schedule
Leanne Holmes, Projects and Finance Manager at Bradford BID, said: “We’re really excited to bring Pirates, Princesses and Peter Pan to Bradford city centre this Easter. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy a free day out together, with plenty of entertainment for children while exploring everything the city centre has to offer. We’re especially looking forward to seeing lots of young adventurers dressed up and taking part in the treasure hunt through our local businesses.”
The event will feature a packed programme of performances and activities throughout the day, including appearances from Peter Pan, a princess pavilion, and a lively band of pirates. The performance schedule is as follows:
- Peter Pan Show: 11am and 2pm
- Peter Pan Meet and Greet: 12.45pm
- Princess Pavilion Meet and Greet (45 minutes): 11.30am, 1pm, 2.15pm
- Pirates of the Black Tide Meet and Greet (45 minutes): 11.45am, 1.15pm, 2.30pm
- Pirate Panic roaming entertainment: 11am–12.45pm and 1.30pm–3pm
- Storytelling sessions: 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm
Encouraging Exploration and Fun
The free event is designed to give families a fun and memorable day out during the school Easter holidays while encouraging visitors to explore Bradford city centre and its businesses. Visitors should head to the events gazebo on Broadway to start their adventure. This initiative aims to boost local engagement and provide a vibrant community experience for all ages.
Location: Bradford in West Yorkshire. This event promises to be a highlight of the Easter break, offering a unique blend of entertainment and interactive activities that celebrate creativity and community spirit in the heart of the city.
