BROMSGROVE Carnival returns this weekend, starting with the outdoor cinema in Sanders Park tomorrow (Friday).
For younger visitors, there will be Zootropolis 2 at 5pm. Coyote Ugly will be at 8pm – gates open an hour before each screening.
Lorry float parade
Then tomorrow (Saturday), the lorry float parade – with a ‘Decades of Joy’ theme will start at midday from North Bromsgrove High School. From there, it will journey down School Drive to Sanders Park, via Stratford Road, The Strand, Birmingham Road, Market Street, St John Street and Kidderminster Road.
In the park will be the carnival arena featuring a host of stalls from charities and community groups. There will also be family activities, a funfair and live entertainment.
And plenty of food and drink stalls will provide refreshments.
Live entertainment
There will be plenty of live entertainment in the Bromsgrove Carnival Arena on Saturday.
On the main stage will be Nicole Allan (country) at 1pm, upbeat covers from Charlie Waterford at 2pm and Short Stepperz Dance at 3pm. Next there will be rock and pop covers from The Lost Boys at 3.30pm, mowtown and soul from Amy Morris at 4.30pm and the Lady and the Sax at 5.30pm. Emma Skipp and Andy Flynn will close that stage with their performance at 6.30pm.
On the bandstand will be the Rock Choir at 11.30am, Innovate Dance Academy at 1.15pm and the parade presentation at 1.30pm. Spirals Dance Academy will perform at 2pm, the Rising Stars Dance Academy at 2.45pm, Niche Dance School at 3.30pm and Chloe May’s Dance Academy at 4pm.
Sweet Memories
Visitors can take a trip down memory lane whilst helping raise funds to support the future of Bromsgrove Carnival.
The Sweet Memories Trail, organised by Ultraviolet Treats, will celebrate sweets through the decades with a family-friendly route around the carnival site.
For just £2, visitors can get an entry sheet from the Ultraviolet Treats gazebo and follow one of two family-friendly trails around the carnival arena.
The first is a simple letter-collecting trail suitable for all ages and the second is a quiz trail offering the chance to win one of 15 fantastic prizes donated by local businesses.
Prizes have been generously provided by local supporters including Prizes have come from Ultraviolet Treats, Mike Foster Fitness, BB Whippy King, The Loaded Spud Company, Costa Bromsgrove, Verraco Lounge, Stoke Prior Sports and Social Club and Wychbold Fudge.
Bromsgrove Printing Company has also kindly supported the event through the donation of subsidised printing services.
Every penny raised will go directly back to Bromsgrove Carnival to help ensure the event continues to bring the community together for years to come.
An Ultraviolet Treats spokesperson said Bromsgrove Carnival was such an important day for our town.
“It brings people together, celebrates local groups and businesses, and creates wonderful memories for families.
“We don’t want to lose it again, so we’re delighted to be raising funds to help ensure Carnival Day remains a part of our community for years to come.”
Visit: facebook.com/bromsgrovecarnival for more information on the events and to click through to buy tickets for the outdoor cinema.
