The Carnival is great entertainment - it is even more fun if you are able to take part! The success of the carnival depends on businesses, residents and visitors taking part in the spirit of the carnival. We hope that everyone decorating premises and entering the carnival procession will join in the fun by thinking of a ‘Music, Music, Music’ theme to help make this a tuneful carnival. Think about – musical instruments, composers, dance, opera, ballet, West End productions and last but not least, the cinema. The theme is not compulsory but Music, Music, Music entries are more likely to catch the judges’ eye! We're hoping to see a record number of decorated houses and shops.
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Entries in advance are required for all decorated premises and for classes 4, 6, 7 & 8 in the Carnival Procession. Entrants must complete an entry form and return a Hard Copy to the Moot Hall by 10am on Carnival Day. The entry forms below will be available in the Carnival Programme which will be on sale in Aldeburgh High Street throughout July and August.
Details of all the classes and conditions of entry are below.
For the Lollipop Hunt, Egg Boat Race, Children's Sports and Swimming Races just be there! Buy a programme for details.
The Tug of War is an event open to Aldeburgh clubs and pubs.
For the Mini Marathon enter on the day at the Moot Hall. Click here for details.
DECORATED PREMISES COMPETITION
Class 1 – Decorated Business Premises
Class 2 - Decorated Shop Window
Class 3 – Decorated House over 15ft Frontage
Class 4 - Decorated House under 15ft Frontage
Class 5 - Illuminated House or Shop
The entry form is required for these classes. Judging of decorated premises classes 1 – 4 is between 11am and 1pm. Class 5 is between 9pm and 10pm
CARNIVAL PROCESSION ENTRIES
Class 1 – Tiny Tots in Fancy Dress
Class 2 – Up to 4 Pedestrians in Fancy Dress
Class 3 – Fancy Dress on Wheels
Class 5 – Between 5 & 10 Pedestrians in Fancy Dress
No Entry Form is required for classes 1, 2, 3 & 5, but see Conditions of Entry Below
Class 4 – Decorated Cars
Class 6 - Decorated Cars with trailers and Small Pick-ups
Class 7 – Over 10 Pedestrians in Fancy Dress
Class 8 - Tableaux (All large vehicle entries)
Entrants must complete and sign the entry form for classes 4, 6, 7 & 8 and comply with the Conditions of Entry Below
REMEMBER A SAFE CARNIVAL WIL BE A HAPPY CARNIVAL!
Conditions of Entry in the Carnival Procession
Entrants must be ready for judging at 2.30pm and remain with their class at all times. No drop off/back up vehicles for any entries will be allowed within the area after 2pm – pedestrian entries can be dropped off in Wentworth Road.
Marshals wear yellow safety vests and bright green caps. They will assist those who are not sure where to go. Horse drawn vehicles, motorcycles etc will be placed in the class most appropriate to the size of the entry.
Judges wear red sashes and are escorted by a Committee representative to ensure that all entries are seen. If a judge does not arrive by 2.50pm please draw this to the attention of a marshal.
All money collected during the procession must be returned to the Moot Hall at the end of the carnival procession. A limited number of collecting buckets will be provided to each class.
Drinking Water – we hope that carnival day will be warm and sunny. Entrants should ensure that they have access to drinking water during the procession.
Safety: Whilst the Committee has no wish to spoil the traditional atmosphere of the carnival procession, there have been occasions when matters have got out of hand. If you are going to use water, please ensure that it is clean and that you aim your high spirits at those who want to join in the fun. Some onlookers may be recovering from illness and be upset by boisterous behaviour. Remember that water can damage cameras and clothing.
Vehicles entrants must ensure that:
- The vehicle arrives in the assembly area no earlier than 1pm and no later than 2pm.
- Apart from any last minute adjustments or erection of small/loose parts, all construction is completed before arrival in the assembly area.
- No drop-off/back up vehicles arrive in the assembly area after 2pm. Pedestrian entries can be dropped off in Wentworth Road.
- An experienced driver is in charge of the vehicle.
- All the narrow streets and corners of the route can be navigated – width of entry must not exceed 9ft.
- Sufficient guides walk alongside to ensure the safe passage of the vehicle – it will have to stop and start on numerous occasions during the procession.
- Participants with the entry are safe at all times – alcohol should not be consumed during the procession.
- Signs (provided on arrival) are displayed at the front of the vehicle:
- ‘Please do not throw coins – you could cause a serious injury’
- Class Number
- To minimise risk of injury from coins being thrown onto the vehicle itself, only those walking alongside the entry should carry collecting buckets.