Warminster Carnival returns this weekend with a colourful procession set to bring the town’s streets to life.
The light-up procession kicks off at 6.45pm on Saturday 25th October and will feature the carnival royalty, alongside majorettes, masqueraders, dancers, marching bands and colourful floats.
Starting from Boreham Road, the procession will make its way through East Street, the Market Place, High Street, George Street and Silver Street, finishing outside Warminster School in Church Street.
“Our dedicated committees and tireless entrants have been pulling off miracles,” said Antony Streets, Wessex Carnival Chairperson. “All this effort is to ensure that this year’s carnival is nothing short of spectacular for you and your families.”
The procession comes after a fortnight of fundraising events in the town.
Warminster Carnival Chairperson Sandra Major, who has been involved in carnivals for over 40 years and has been part of the Warminster committee for around 30, said, “This has been a very difficult year for the committee as we have sadly lost two of our committee, Jill Goodenough, who would have been in her 40th year on the committee, and John Rich, who had been on the committee for over 30 years.
“The carnival committee spend most of their year fundraising, so please show your appreciation by giving plenty of cheers as they go by.”
Funds raised from the carnival help keep the event running and support local charities. Visitors can buy flashing lights from Robert near the Three Horseshoes Walk, with all proceeds going to the carnival. Card donations will also be collected by Chairperson Sandra Major along the route, and floats will take cash donations, though attendees are asked not to throw money at participants.
Road closures will be in place for the procession: Boreham Crossroads to the Conservative Club from 4pm to 9pm, and Church Street to the Granada entrance from 6pm to 10pm.
