Colchester Carnival is returning to the town on Saturday 20 July 2013.
A traditional carnival procession will parade through the town during the afternoon, adopting an ‘Animals on Parade’ theme to tie in with the 50th birthday of Colchester Zoo. Already taking part are local band ‘Stalker’, Colchester Cosplay and the Invicta Foundation. We want everyone to have a chance to take part so whether you’re a dance group, band, choir, kids group, community group, charity, sports club, historical society, business (small fee involved) or an individual, get in touch and get involved!
Throughout the day there will also be sideshows, attractions and family fun in Castle Park. Come along and hear Bad Hatters and Stalker on the stage, Ipswich Youth Steel Band and Harwich Royal British Legion Band on the bandstand or join the zumba session in the arena, to name a few. We also have space available for a limited number of trade stalls. Applications can be made through our website.
The event is run on a not-for-profit basis by volunteers from local charities Colchester Round Table and Colchester Ladies Circle’, and all proceeds after expenses go to benefit the community of Colchester. In 2012 over £6000 was put back in to the community.
The website for the 2013 event has been launched and features everything needed to get involved in the day, whether that is entering the procession, renting a space or performing at the family fun day, volunteering to help out or offering support through advertising or partnership opportunities.
We’re aiming for a real community-centred event, bigger and brighter than we’ve seen before!
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