Get Involved

We have an exciting range of sponsorship opportunities available, allowing businesses large and small to get involved. The art trail presents a mass participation and large-scale sponsorship opportunity unlike any other in Blackpool.  Find out more about our various sponsorship opportunities below.

We are looking for local artists, designers and illustrators to create inspiring and engaging artwork that really helps our Elmer sculptures look their magnificent best. Whatever your artistic style and approach, we look forward to embarking on the creative journey with you. Find out more about being one of our artists below.

Schools and community groups can also join in the fun by adopting and designing their own mini Elmer sculptures, while taking part in an exciting discovery and learning programme, delivered against the OFSTED framework. Find out more about how your school or community organisation can be part of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool.

Would you like to get involved as a volunteer, and help make this event really successful? By being an Elmer Trailmaker you will be supporting Brian House Children’s Hospice, helping to showcase Blackpool and meet lots of interesting people. Volunteering allows you to make new friends, work in a team, gain new experiences and enjoy a sense of purpose whilst having fun!

Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool needs a range of volunteers to help make the art trail as successful as possible. We have plenty of ways for you to get involved, from helping us to move our Elmer sculptures and attending and helping out at Elmer events to marshalling and cleaning the sculptures, to name just a few! If you think you might have what it takes, please visit out Trailmaker page to find out more.

There are lots of fun and exciting ways you can help fundraise for Brian House and play your role in the overall success of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool. And when it comes to fundraising, the opportunities are endless! You could join us by taking part in one of our events, like Bubble Rush, Night Run or Santa Dash, or organising your own event. From cake sales to gala dinners, every penny you raise makes such a difference to us and the families who need our outstanding expert care.

You could donate to one of our charity shops on the high street, and grab a bargain while you’re there. Or you could set up a regular donation or even remember Brian House in your Will, helping us to plan for the future with confidence, knowing we can continue to provide specialist support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening illness.

Find out more about how you can help fundraise for Brian House below.

After the Trail has ended the Elmer Sculptures will raise vital funds for Brian House Children’s Hospice, allowing us to care for extremely fragile children in our community, supporting their families and helping to create full lives, however short.

The easiest way to participate in Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool is to simply follow the trail. More exciting information on our trail, including our dedicated Trail Map will be coming soon.

Get involved with Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool on our social media channels using the hashtag #ElmerBlackpool and sign up for our newsletter (coming soon) to stay up to date with the latest trail developments.