Honouring the journey, preserving the legacy
The Windrush Heritage Community Family Day. Honouring our past, celebrating our present and building our future — a day of culture, connection and celebration for all generations.
- Saturday 20th June 2026
- 11am – 6pm
- Lloyds Park, Croydon CR0 5RA
- Free Entry · All Welcome
One community. Many cultures. One celebration.
Explore the areas across Lloyds Park — there's something for every generation, all day long.
- Food & Drink
Food & Beverage Area
A vast range of food options and a well-stocked bar — including the Caribbean favourite, rum punch.
- Games
Dominoes Area
Croydon Dominoes Club takes over. Come and play, learn the game and win a medal — a game for the whole family, open to all.
- Sport
Family Cricket Skills
Pick up a bat and ball and try your hand at cricket skills with the whole family.
- Youth
Lions' Boxing Club Youth Area
A dedicated youth area run by Lions' Boxing Club — fitness, fun and discipline for young people.
- Crafts
Carnival Costume Crafting
Make your own carnival costume, children's headdress and arm bands in our hands-on crafting area.
- Crafts
Family Flag-Making
Get creative together and design your own flags celebrating heritage and identity.
- Community Art
Windrush 78 Community Art Mural
An all-community collective art piece marking the 78th Windrush anniversary. Add your mark to our shared mural.
- Performance
Community Performance Tent
Lots of different acts from across the community taking to the tent throughout the day.
- Market
Traders Market
A wide range of community vendors and traders — cakes, clothing, jewellery and so much more.
- Live Music
Main Stage
DJs from Black Knight Sound System, Vibes FM, Choice FM UK, Little Links and many more.
- Relax
Family Picnic Area
Bring a blanket, relax with the family and soak up the atmosphere in our dedicated picnic space.
- Support
Welfare Area
A safe, calm space with friendly support on hand whenever you need it throughout the day.
Health Matters Area
- Errol McKellar — Prostate health awareness
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Diabetes & blood pressure checks
- And more community health partners
Jobs & Outreach
Opportunities, advice and inspiration with leading employers and community partners:
Honouring the journey, preserving the legacy
A series of exhibitions celebrating the courage, contribution and culture of the Windrush generation — and the communities they built.
- a
Windrush Front Room Exhibition
Step inside a lovingly recreated Caribbean-British front room and the memories it holds.
- b
60th Anniversary Notting Hill Carnival Book
Celebrating six decades of carnival, culture and creativity on Britain's streets.
- c
Carnival Costume Exhibition
A vibrant display of handcrafted carnival costumes and the artistry behind them.
- d
Hurricane Melissa — Croydon's Call to Action
Standing in solidarity with the Caribbean and rallying our community's support.
- e
Windrush Stories
First-hand testimonies and treasured stories from the Windrush generation and their families.
Live music & DJs all day long
Feel the rhythm with sound systems and DJs bringing reggae, soca, lovers rock and more to Lloyds Park. Broadcasting live on air from 10am–12pm with hosts MP Marcus & Lady Elemental.
- Mighty
- Chris Vibes
- Sir Allan Brando
- Bagga British
- Fyah Metro
- Little Links
- DJ Deo
- DJ Kaspa
- JD Vybz
- Silver Links
- New Gen Shellaz
- Militant Tee
- Courtney Melody
Sound systems & stations
- Black Knight Sound System
- Vibes FM — The Home of Reggae Music
- Choice FM UK
Be part of something big
Performers and traders make this day shine. Join thousands of visitors and celebrate culture, community and legacy with us.
Showcase your talent on our community stage
- Sing, dance, rap, poetry & more
- Solo artists, groups & collectives
- All ages welcome (16–21 and beyond)
Deadline to apply: 04 June 2026
Register to performSell your wares and share your culture
- Arts, crafts, apparel & cultural dress
- Food & drink vendors welcome
- Discounted pitches for young entrepreneurs (16–21)
Non-food pitch 3m × 3m (gazebo supplied) · Food pitch 3m × 6m
Book your pitchCome together. Bring the family.
Be part of our legacy. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and entry is completely free for everyone.
- Date
- Saturday 20th June 2026
- Time
- 11am – 6pm
- Location
- Lloyds Park, Croydon CR0 5RA
- Entry
- Free · All are welcome
Organised by
The Windrush Generation Legacy Association
One community. Many cultures. One celebration. Get in touch to find out more, perform, trade or volunteer.
Lloyds Park
Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 5RA