Thornbury Carnival 2013

David Goldring, who so successfully revived Thornbury Carnival in 2009, 2010 and 2011, has been forced to take a break from his role as committee Chairman due to ill health.

The current committee felt it wise to postpone plans for 2012, and concentrate instead on working towards another successful Carnival, hopefully with David's help, in 2013.

These pages will be updated with latest news as plans develop.

The format is expected to be similar to that of 2011, giving a mixed Carnival of wide appeal to all interests and ages.

A largely walking Parade departs from the Castle School around lunchtime and moves through the Town via Castle Street and High Street, dispersing behind the shopping centre.

Thornbury Carnival

The Parade includes as many individuals, organisations and businesses within the greater Thornbury area as choose to be involved. There is an open invitation and an extensive commitment.

The hope is that all groups in the area will want to be present, contributing to a colourful and enjoyable occasion. Where there is a demand for vehicular/float inclusion, this can be arranged.

The raised pavement area by the NatWest Bank is the site of the invited guest enclosure, and the Parade is marshalled by Thornbury Lions.

After the Parade, the Mundy Playing fields house a variety of Food Market, Craft Fair, Charity, Club/Society, Business and display stalls, providing an opportunity for anyone to wants an outlet, to have one.

There is a stage performance entertainment programme, refreshments, hog roast, beer tent, fun fair and displays by significant local organisations, with performances that have in past years included the Band of the Light Cavalry, a Spitfire aerobatic display, a visit by the Red Arrows and a Hot Air balloons lift-off as highlight features.

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