Peoples Carnival Parade

The People's Carnival Parade

Carnival Parade is the highlight of Carnival weekend with its colourful floats, lively procession and loud music.

About the Parade

Carnival Parade next year (2010) is on Saturday August 7th.

Find out what its all about and why you should get involved in it. More info here

Parade Route 2010

Here you'll find a plan of the route which takes the parade up Park Road, down Ashton Road, along Honeywell Lane and back along Kings Road. More info here

Building a Float

Here are some useful tips to help you build and decorate a carnival float. More info here...

Parade Photos 2009

Last year (2009) saw the longest parade procession for many years. Here;s you'll find our gallery of Parade photos taken by our professional photographer Nigel Wood.

View our gallery of photos from 2009...click here

Parade Rules

A major event like Carnival needs some serious organisation if it is to run safely and without hitches.

The organisers have to consider many things and the most important factor is the safety of the paraders and the watching publs.... More info here...

Parade Entry Form

Finally, we've provided you with an online form to apply for entry to the Carnival Parade in 2010.

Its not a long form, just the minimum details that are necessary for us to organise the event and place your group in the appropriate place on parade.

Apply for a place on Parade here

Parade 2009 saw the first of the Kelvin Lord trucks. They'll
play a big part in the 2010 parade

Parade 2009 - the front entrants reach Copster Hill Road
while the tail end was still leaving Alexandra Park