Marchants coach trip - Weston Super Mare Carnival

WESTON-SUPER-MARE CARNIVAL IS….

C is for carnival clubs, who spend 12 months working on their entries in secret.
A is for annual event. Somerset has been commemorating Guy Fawkes attempt in 1605 to blow up The Houses of Parliament since 1881.
R is for route. Arrive early and bring a chair, to ensure a good viewing position. Most processions are over two miles long and can take up to two hours to pass any given point on route.
N is for November. The season of Bonfires, Fireworks and carnival! Put this November in your diary to visit Somerset for one of our spectacular carnivals.
I is for illuminated. Guy Fawkes carnivals are the worlds largest illuminated winter carnivals.
V is value for money! Online donations, official merchandise and a street collection with all profits going to local charities – please give generously. Programmes are produced for every procession and contain a wealth of information on the history of carnival, the entries and local clubs.
A is for All singing, All dancing. There are many different types of entries including action – packed feature carts, the waxwork like Tableaux, as well as individual and group walking entries.
L is for lights! Carnival carts can contain up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long, 11 ft wide and 17ft 6in high.

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