Portishead
Carnival
Carnival 2012:
Red Arrows - 15 June 2012
Procession & Showground - 16 June 2012
Link to: Portishead Raft Race
THE RED ARROWS! Come and see them at the Lake Grounds on the evening of the 15 June 2012....
To kick off Portishead Carnival 2012 we are absolutely delighted to welcome back the very best of British: THE RED ARROWS!
Come and see them at the Lake Grounds on the evening of the 15 June 2012....
Those who remember The Reds doing their spectacular display for carnival in 2005 will know how amazing they are. They really took the whole town by storm.
This year will see a repeat performance on the evening of Friday June 15th at 6.30pm.
The centre of their display is the exact centre of the Sea Front and they will swoop in over the Bristol Channel and treat everyone to an amazing feat of ariel acrobatics.
We know it will get the weekend off with a real blast, so come on down to the Lake Grounds and bring your friends and family!
Internationally famous bands........!
All the way from America we have the
Grand Slambovians
aka Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. They have agreed to make a very special appearance at carnival on their UK summer tour and we really can’t wait! We fell in love with this band at Glastonbury and know you are going to love them too.
We’ve also got Westcountry favourites The Wurzels who are a real part of our carnival family.
And local act AD/HD – an energetic and passionate tribute to rock legends AC/DC will be joining us
The Portishead Carnival 2012 procession starts at the Lake Grounds on Saturday 16th June and then travels along the High Street to the Show Field
Saturday June 16th sees our traditional carnival. Our wonderful procession through the High Street and all our acts and attractions on Carnival Field. Tens of thousands are again expected to turn out to enjoy the day.
We are very proud to have been at the helm for so long and very grateful to everyone in Portishead who has got involved over the last 10 years to make it the success it is. This is our 10th year organising this amazing community event which has been part of our town’s history for what we now know is nearly 100 years.
For those who are new to the town and might not know Portishead Carnival itself is a long procession of floats, marching bands and walking groups that winds its way from the Lake Grounds through the High Street.
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 at The Show Field opposite Gordano School. On the field are bands, rides, stalls, food and beer tent with full licensed bar.
For full details look out for this year’s carnival programmes on sale in several shops in the town during May. These include Super Savers, The Outlet, Morgan & Westley and Mark’s Barber Shop. They are also sold door to door.
They cost just £2.50 and one programme admits 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 groups, businesses, clubs and pubs. Its also a great way to advertise as literally thousands line the streets! The procession entry fee is £25 which helps towards the cost of insurance and there is an application form to fill in.
For any questions about carnival, and for applications, phone Wendy on 07816 050 181.
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