CARNIVAL CALENDAR

May 2023

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Preston Caribbean Carnival

PRESTON, UNITED KINGDOM

Founded in 1974 by local Prestonians with origins in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and other Caribbean islands, Preston Carnival gained momentum as an annual event from participants in the 1972 Preston Guild Community procession with a desire to create an annual cultural celebration featuring a processional and park based cultural event for both Preston residents and for visitors to the city.

Info: prestoncarnival.co.uk

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Luton International Carnival

LUTON, UNITED KINGDOM

Luton International Carnival is a large carnival in Luton, Bedfordshire. The carnival was commissioned by Luton Borough Council and is artistically produced by UK Centre for Carnival Arts, based in Luton town centre. Traditionally, it took place on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday every year, but since 2013 it has been celebrated on the Sunday of that Bank Holiday weekend.

Info: carnivalarts.org.uk

June 2023

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Northampton Carnival

NORTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM

Northampton Carnival has two parts to it – the carnival parade of floats and troupes, and the stalls and stage performances at the venue.There is always a theme for the parade, providing opportunity for creative interpretations that make the parade a spectacular sight. Leading up to the event, organisers also run workshops to assist in bringing ideas to life. The parade usually leaves from the venue and travels into town, before returning to the starting point.

Info: northamptoncarnival.co.uk