Carnival Parade
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 f
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.
Parade Route
The parade will leave the Lake Grounds at noon (1200) and typically gets to the Show Field approx 1330hrs
It is tradition to have a Carnival Royal Family to lead the parade. We have proudly held two coronation events to crown them as our 2025 Carnival Royal Family
Royal Float
Trailer supplied and built by Ivywood Construction
Timber supplied by Travis Perkins
Crown built by Portishead Lions Club,
Driven by Sally King & decorated by Hayley Wil
It is tradition to have a Carnival Royal Family to lead the parade. We have proudly held two coronation events to crown them as our 2025 Carnival Royal Family
Royal Float
Trailer supplied and built by Ivywood Construction
Timber supplied by Travis Perkins
Crown built by Portishead Lions Club,
Driven by Sally King & decorated by Hayley Williams
Thank you all for your talent and creativity the royal float looked stunning! 😍
Trophies
There are 12 Trophies up for grabs on the parade!
Which one would you like to win next year?
Each trophy is a category, ie Best School, Most Flamboyant etc
You'll get to choose up to 4 categories that you are competing for once you have booked your entry. This information is given to the judges for carnival day
Judging takes place at Folk Hall.
Each entry will pause for 30seconds outside of Folk Hall and will be scored by 4-5 judges
Results will be announced on the Carnival Field at approx 3pm