Have you heard or seen of a large group of people wearing purple marching in various heartlands of Singapore?
The Purple Parade is Singapore's largest annual event dedicated to promoting the inclusion and celebrating the abilities of individuals with disabilities. This inclusive gathering features five main components:
- Campaign: A pre-event awareness campaign in schools, malls, and public transport to generate excitement and understanding.
- Carnival: A fun-filled carnival with booths from various organizations to raise funds for disability-related causes.
- Parade: A vibrant march featuring colorful costumes and props, showcasing support from both public and private sectors.
- Concert: An inclusive concert featuring talented performers with and without disabilities, representing diverse organizations.
- Conversations: A human library where people can learn about the disability community through personal stories and experiences.
Meaning of Logo
The Purple Parade logo, featuring a prominent purple square, represents unity and support for individuals with disabilities. The four sides of the square symbolize the pursuit of equal opportunities for people with disabilities in Singapore, reflecting the strong foundation needed for a truly inclusive society.
Purple Parade 2023’s Achievements
Last year was a successful achievement with a record turnout of 13,000 people joining the purple parade march around Suntec City Fountain of Wealth.
Below are some quick facts on what was achieved:
How To Show Your Support
Join The Parade
Visit the carnivals wearing purple where you can eat, play and shop and visit booths set up by the participating disability organisations and partners.
There are also an incredible lineup of inclusive performances at the Purple Parade Concert! Talented performers from the participating disability organizations will be showcasing their skills and talents on stage.
The proceeds from the sale of coupons and merchandise will be donated to support eligible disability organizations that are participating in the Purple Parade. These organizations are registered IPCs or charities.
Attend Workshop Series
Join the “Walk in my shoes” workshop series for a new series of experiential workshops and learn more about accessibility issues and the various types of disabilities in our community! The Purple Parade – Singapore’s largest movement to support inclusion and celebrate abilities of Persons with Disabilities.
You can sign up for the workshop here priced at $10: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/the-purple-parade-walk-in-my-shoes-series-deaf-signing-experience-tickets-1020538898317?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Purple Parade 2024 is a resounding success, raising awareness and funds for various types of disabilities in our community.
Our retail store proudly supports the event by offering an exclusive 10% discount to all customers who made a purchase in-store between 1-5pm on 28th September 2024. We believe that together, we can make a significant difference in our community.