The Portishead Carnival 2010 procession starts at the Lake Grounds at 12 noon on Saturday 19th June and then travels along the High Street to the Show Field

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Portishead has seen a huge influx of newcomers over the past decade or so and not everyone may be familiar with what our Carnival is all about.

The Carnival, we think, has been running for approximately 70 years. Back in the early days it was an event that was run and funded by the Town Council and events were held at the Lake Grounds.

It has since been taken over by various groups and in 2003 taken over by two members of the community after a long stint by the Portishead Round Table. It has seen quite a revival in recent years and in 2005 the famous Red Arrows kicked off the weekend with a full and breathtaking display at the sea front.

The Carnival itself is a long procession of floats, marching bands, walking groups etc that winds its way through the High Street from the Lake Grounds. There are money collectors with buckets en route and profits made go to local charities and organisations. The procession stops at the end of the High Street where “The Show Field”, situated opposite Gordano School, has a full programme of entertainment on offer. There are bands, fair ground rides, stalls, catering units and of course the usual marquee with licensed bar. For full details look out for Programmes that are available from various shops in the High Street (Super Savers, The Outlet, Morgan & Westley, Mark’s Barber Shop) and being sold door to door. They should be on sale by the end of April and cost £2.50 which also enters a family of four to the Show Field. Bargain!

There is always time to get involved in the procession, anyone can join in, from small groups, families and individuals to any groups/clubs/pubs who would like to enter a float. There is an entrance fee of £25 which helps towards the cost of insurance and an application form to fill in. For any questions about carnival, help with finding floats or an application form, just phone Wendy on 07816 050 181.

Make sure you put 19th June 2010 in your diary and come and enjoy the fun!