News and events from Hoddesdon town centre

Love Hoddesdon BID brings you an update on some of its recent and forthcoming activities

A fitting tribute to our amazing volunteers

More than 50 local groups and volunteers were awarded certificates as a thank you for their continued support at Love Hoddesdon BID’s community events at a ceremony held on the evening of Thursday 9th March at The Spotlight theatre in High Street, Hoddesdon.

Without the commitment of these amazing individuals, Love Hoddesdon would not be able to put on any of the events that are so much a part of the community now. The evening was a great success and the BID hopes to include it in an annual calendar of events going forward.

St George’s Parade a success – despite the English weather!

The annual St George’s Parade was brought forward this year and held on Saturday 1st April due to the forthcoming celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III.

This local children’s parade received fantastic feedback last year so the BID felt it was important to hold it again, rather than postpone it because of the proximity of the forthcoming

Coronation celebrations. More than 200 children took part this year and although it was the first day of the Easter break and the inclement weather leading up to the event affected how many people came along, there were still over 3,500 attendees during the day, which also featured a full programme of acts in the arena, stalls and a children’s fun fair.

On Sunday 7th May Hoddesdon town centre will be buzzing with the sound of the local community coming together to celebrate the Coronation with a street party from 10am to 6.30pm.

There will be a packed line-up of entertainment on a specially constructed stage and stalls along the High Street.

The BID hopes to achieve the same atmosphere the town enjoyed at last year’s celebration for the Queen’s Jubilee.

The day will also feature a community lunch for invited guests. This time the BID has joined up with local schools to find young individuals who have gone above and beyond, whether at school or in the community.