There isn’t anywhere else in the world that celebrates Easter quite like Maldon does and word seems to be getting out. Petrol prices and global crises didn’t appear to keep anyone away: Maldon’s streets were chockas all weekend!
Pretty sure there was something for everyone, that’s why. Expertly prepared scones for the food-lovers and Easter Market Day for the browsers. Addictive buckets of golf balls, family fun at the footy. Vintage Engine Rally and Race Ya, reminding everyone about analogue delights.
But it was the sun-drenched Combined Church Service at the Beehive Chimney on Good Friday morning that exemplified the meaning of Easter in Maldon with a gentle gathering.
The Torchlight Parade was humbling, while the Grand Procession was spectacular and smile-inducing. Both gave the opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate the community. The brilliant efforts and creative skills of local clubs, schools, groups and grass-roots organisations were on display. Spaceships, Grahams, belly-dancers, bees, talking tomatoes, tuk-tuk – what a town!
And of course, for locals and visitors looking for a way to get together and party in full festival form, Dancing in the Street with David Skinner delivered yet again. It’s a unique event, attracting hundreds of revellers who don’t care who is watching (because they’re focused on remembering the steps).
There are other places that have historic Easter parades and some others feature dragons, too. But if, at this time of year, you want to Dance the Night Away in the Nutbush, Time Warp or Gangnam Style, you’ll have to try Easter, Maldon Style. Save the dates for 2027 (and book your accommodation) because next year the town will celebrate the 150th Maldon Easter Fair, see you there!
This article appeared in the Tarrangower Times, 10 April 2026.
