Eel Day 2022

‘Eel-izabeth’ paraded through Ely High Street to commemorate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

On the morning of Sunday 5th June, Ely’s annual Eel Parade took place, led by a new 12m long carnival eel named ‘Eel-izabeth’ to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The rain subsided just as the Eel Parade started from Ely Cathedral at 10.30am and wiggled its way down the High Street and Forehill to the …

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Students at Littleport Community Primary School help to get ‘Eelizabeth’ ready to Celebrate Visit Ely’s Eel Parade

On Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May, Year 5 pupils from Littleport Community Primary School assisted in decorating a new carnival eel, named ‘Eel-izabeth’, ready for the Queen’s Jubilee inspired Eel Parade on Sunday 5th June.  Babylon ARTS commissioned artist Cary Outis to lead the sessions, tie-dyeing three sections of five  metres of cotton muslin …

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