Run by Volunteers for Volunteers
Celebrate Aberdeen 2026
Run by volunteers for volunteers, Celebrate Aberdeen aims to bring together our local community, while shining a spotlight on some of the amazing people who deserve to have their efforts recognised.
The first Celebrate Aberdeen parade
Representatives in that first third sector parade
Guests at the 2024 Celebrate Aberdeen Awards
For Voluntary Service, awarded to the Celebrate Aberdeen team in 2021
Run by volunteers for volunteers
But no matter what we do, our overarching philosophy remains the same, namely that of positivity, support, community and celebration.
What We Do
What Began as a Third Sector Parade Has Grown to Become Much More
Our Parade
Saturday, 29th August 2026 @ 11am
Registration for this year’s parade has closed.
Our Awards · Saturday, 31st October 2026
Shining the Spotlight on Our City’s Third Sector
Organised by our own wonderful team of volunteers, these awards shine the spotlight on some of the most wonderful third sector organisations and individuals our great city has to offer.
2025 Winners
- Young Supporter of the YearAilie MacIntosh, Charlie House
- Fundraiser or Volunteer of the YearJohn MacMillan, Somebody Cares
- Event or Campaign of the YearPeter Pan: Adventure in Neverland, Community Integrated Care
- Small Organisation of the YearHome-Start Aberdeen
- Large Organisation of the YearSomebody Cares
Our Story
From One Parade in 2011 to a Movement
The first Celebrate Aberdeen parade: a third sector foot parade of more than 3,500 representatives from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups.
On September 8th, the Celebrate Aberdeen Awards are born.
The Celebrate Aberdeen team is awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
A third event is added: a Mental Health & Wellbeing Event at Pittodrie, delivered with ACVO, Mental Health Aberdeen, Shmu, Four Pillars and Aberdeen FC Community Trust.
Founder Morven Mackenzie is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award as Emily Findlay takes up the lead.
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