'Other Worlds' Colours of Redbridge programme in Ilford

The parade, featuring artists from international theatre show STOMP and the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, was part of a free festival by Colours of Redbridge.

Co-founder of STOMP, Carl Smith, said: "I’m delighted to have brought my global experience with STOMP and Samba Schools in Brazil to this wonderful, inclusive, and vibrant event with Colours Of Redbridge."

STOMP artists lead colourful street celebration with Colours of Redbridge (Image: Nyla Simmons for Colours of Redbridge) The programme continues throughout September with a series of free events, including an immersive rooftop dining experience at the Ilford Exchange Shopping Centre.

Free rooftop dining and cultural events continue through September (Image: Nyla Simmons for Colours of Redbridge)

This will be part of the 'Golden Hour', which celebrates unique and untold stories about local foods and cultures.

Ilford festival opens with eco-themed parade and global performance flair (Image: Nyla Simmons for Colours of Redbridge)

The programme will end in October with 'Home Away from Home', the world's first touring electric truck art.

This was made in collaboration with local East London-based artists and skilled artisans from Islamabad, celebrating the borough's vibrant South Asian and diverse communities.

Pete Nichols, programme director of Colours of Redbridge, said: "This was such a group effort and a great pleasure to bring something to Redbridge which creates so much joy at a time when we need it most."