The Come Out Children’s Festival was created in 1974 after a small youth arts program at the Adelaide Festival of Arts was successful enough to be turned into a stand-alone festival. Now known as DreamBIG Children’s Festival, the event has welcomed 2.5 million young participants over the years. The biennial tradition is known to be a prominent part of growing up in South Australia, aiming to spark fresh, inspiring arts experiences for young people and families.
To open the festival, DreamBIG is putting a twist on the festival’s Parade tradition, taking over Festival Plaza in Adelaide’s city centre, with a special Birthday Parade. DreamBIG is also extending invitations to those who are unable to join in person. The children’s festival is getting involved with school communities through virtual workshops and resources for teachers and students to create their own parade, welcoming schools to register online and get involved. Paech speaks on the festival’s community values.
