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Windrush Day 2026

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Windrush Day 2026 is a celebration of Caribbean culture, heritage, and contribution in Manchester. It is a moment of cultural remembrance and recognition, bringing the community together to honour the Windrush Generation, celebrate shared identity, and strengthen connection across generations through culture, reflection, and pride.

Reserve you free spot here: https://WindrushDay2026.eventbrite.co.uk
For all enquiries, please contact:  windrushcelebration@cahn.org.uk

Date: Saturday 20th June 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Alexandra Park, 180 Russell Street, Manchester, M16 7JL

The day will bring together the sights, sounds, flavours, and spirit of the Caribbean through a vibrant celebration of culture, community, health, and wellbeing in Greater Manchester. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a packed programme of activities throughout the day, including:

  • Live music, dance performances, and cultural showcases
  • Caribbean living room
  • Free health checks
  • Bouncy castle and face painting.
  • Football tournament
  • Authentic Caribbean Food vendors
  • Community organisations, services, and information stalls
  • Special appearances from civic and community leaders

This free community event is designed to celebrate the lasting contributions of the Caribbean community while creating a welcoming space for culture, connection, and healthier communities.
Hosted by the Caribbean & African Health Network

 

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CELEBRATING WINDRUSH DAY 2024!

Celebrate Caribbean Culture & History at the CAHN Windrush Day Celebrations 2024!

Join us on Saturday 22nd June for Windrush Day, an annual celebration honouring the incredible contributions of the Windrush generation, particularly those who arrived in the UK from the Caribbean after 1948.

This fun-filled event is for all ages and is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Caribbean culture, history, music and arts.

Enjoy a day filled with family, community, and unforgettable memories!

Don’t miss out! Book your FREE place today!

Date: Saturday 22nd June 2024

Time: 12pm – 6pm

Location: Alexandra Park, Russell St, Manchester, M16 7JL

Click here to register now.

Interested in showcasing your products and services with the thousands of people who will be in attendance? Head here to sign up as a stallholder

 

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CELEBRATING WINDRUSH 75 DAY 2023!

Are you ready?

 

Windrush 75 is nearly here! CAHN is excited to invite you to join in a day of fun and celebration at Alexandra Park to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush arrival. All are welcome!

 

There will be something for everyone, with an arts and crafts space, a children’s play area, a Windrush walk, Caribbean old time music and performances from dance troupes to choirs keeping you entertained throughout the day! We’ll also be paying tribute to the Caribbean migrants who helped establish the NHS 75 years ago.

 

Mark the date in your diary – you don’t want to miss this unforgettable opportunity to celebrate British-Caribbean culture, history and arts!

 
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CELEBRATING WINDRUSH DAY 2022!

CAHN’s Windrush Day 2022 on Saturday 25th June in Alexandra Park, Manchester was a success! We had an amazing time engaging with the community while enjoying live musical performances, speeches, face painting, exhibitions, cultural food, sports, networking and more!

 

To those who attended, we say a big thank you! Your support and enthusiasm made the event the huge success that it was.

 

To our partners, performers, speakers, food vendors, stall holders and other participants, your presence was critical in ensuring that the event went smoothly.

 

To those who were unable to attend, we hope that you will be able to join us next year as we celebrate Windrush 75 which promises to be even bigger and better!

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CAHN Windrush Day Event

The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) launched The Windrush Day Event in 2018 and it has been an annual celebration that occurs each summer.

The event’s aim is to celebrate historical achievers, including the Windrush generation, who travelled on the Empire Windrush in 1948. This is to acknowledge all their contributions to society today.

The event was inspired from the Windrush scandal that happened back in 2018. This occurrence saw many Caribbean residents deprived of their benefits in the UK, therefore sparking outrage in communities across the nation.

As CAHN aims to tackle injustices in the African and Caribbean community, it was only right to respond to the scandal in a positive light. Consequently, we celebrate the achievements of the Windrush generation and others from the Black community to reflect on their past and present struggles, and to honour their successes.

WINDRUSH 2021

WINDRUSH 2020

Windrush 2021

Saturday 26th June 2021 Time: 13:00-16:00hrs (Zoom online)

CAHN will be holding its first ever Virtual Windrush Celebration event via the ZOOM platform and live streamed on YouTube and Facebook. The day will consist of a variety of performances, speeches and presentations engaging audience as we celebrate together Windrush Day 2020. The event is scheduled for 4 hours and allows attendees to be able to drop in and out of the virtual event depending on their availability on the day.

Activities

We also ask to have speeches from people of influence to welcome the event and to also talk about the history and significance of the Windrush Celebration. E.g. the Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, Manchester Councils, Local MPs etc.

 

We aim to have some performances from the young people within the community (KYSO Youth Club and CAHN Young). For instance, such as: musical performances; dance performances; poetry and visual presentations (either pre-recorded or LIVE depending on the individual).

 

Physical fitness sessions will held on the day as well, in replacement of our Windrush Health Walk that would have taken place in the Alexandra Park.

Positive steps

The Wind Generation Project aim to have at least one of their Windrush storytellers present an audio recording or live reading of the story on the day.

Other activities include a slideshow of photograph visuals of families who are Windrush survivors as adverts during the short breaks within the event.

Key Partners

  • BUZZ Manchester (Manchester’s Health and Well-Being Service)
  • Royal College of Nursing North West
  • Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership
  • Manchester Foundation Trust
  • Manchester City Council
  • Greater Manchester Police
  • Transport for Greater Manchester
  • Ahmed Iqbal Ulla Education Trust (Race Archives) and The Manchester Central Library
  • Positive Steps: The Windrush Generation Project
  • KYSO Youth Club

For sponsorship opportunities and further information email windrushday@cahn.org.uk