Carnival Parade

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The parade is the main attraction and tradition of Portishead Carnival. 

The parade starts the from the Lake Grounds at midday and consists of small / large groups of walkers, fabulous creative floats and amazing performances, it finishes as the show field where the carnival celebrations continue. 

It has always been a favourite past time for spectators seeing the creativity everyone comes up with to build their floats and making their outfits, just as much as it has been for those participating.  

Did you know there are 14 trophies up for grabs for best parade entries?! Which one will you win? 

The parade will leave the Lake Grounds at noon (1200) and typically gets to the Show Field approx 1330hrs 

The amazing vibrant Batala Bristol will be heading the parade, their fabulous drummers and their performance will definitely get everyone in carnival mood, rain or shine! 

For everyone's safety, we kindly ask all

parade spectators to stay on the

pavements for the entire duration of the

event. This ensures not only your safety but

also that of the participants.

Road closures will be in place while the

procession takes place and the roads will

reopen once the parade has fully

concluded, so please remain on the

pavements and avoid following the last

truck onto the main roads.

For your safety, do not sit on the kerbs with

your legs or feet in the road

Our marshals will be in place to keep

everyone safe - please be mindful and

respectful toward them

If you know someone participating in the

parade, we ask that you wait to meet them

at the show field and do not walk into the

road to join them.

Collection buckets will be in place along

the parade route. Please remain where you

are and wait for an authorised collector to

approach you - for your safety, do not step

into the road to meet them. Please only use

our official buckets as this is a condition of

our collection permit