Torch lit march in the footsteps of the Chartists - 184th Anniversary
Sat, 04 Nov
|Belle Bue Park Tea Rooms
Torch lit march | Newport Rising 2023 | March with us on the 184th anniversary of the Newport Rising of 1839.
Time & Location
04 Nov 2023, 17:30
Belle Bue Park Tea Rooms, Bellevue Pavilion & Conservatory, just off, Friars Rd, Newport NP20 4EZ, UK
About the Event
ONLINE SALES NOW CLOSED, TORCHES CAN BE PURCHASED AT BELLE VUE PARK SUBEJCT TO AVAILABILITY**
Join us for the annual torch lit procession for Newport Rising Festival 2023.
On the anniversary of the Newport Rising, performance, drumming and fire begins at Belle Vue Park and ends in Westgate Square. Further details TBA
Wax torches are optional and earlybird torches available for a fee of £5 which to cover the cost of torches and support the festival. No alternative sources of flame allowed during event. Strict safety instructions will be provided and must be followed. Arrive early to guarantee time to collect your torches before march begins.
Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund and made possible by National Lottery players
If you have any questions please notify the event organisers by emailing info@newportrising.co.uk