6.00 pm CARNIVAL
PROCESSION
Start ‑
The Carnival Procession has a start time of 6pm
and follows the new route straight along the seafront from
The usual excitement,
noise and spectacle of a Carnival Procession will include Marching Bands,
majorettes, local and national floats, and many visiting Carnival Queens from
other towns with the whole Procession being led by our very own Carnival Queen
and her Princesses.
The
Theme for the Procession is ‘Carnival
Goes European’ which should encourage plenty of spectacular and colourful
floats.
The main
charity to benefit from monies collected is ‘Inclusion Ventures.’
.
For details of how
to enter contact Paul Townend on 0796 7685709
12 noon CARNIVAL SHOWTIME
Come early
and bring a picnic.
A full afternoon of
live music on stage and entertainment for the whole family, in conjunction with
Alongside this there will also be a Children’s
Pet Show, Craft Stalls
and
Charity Stalls
as well
as a
Custom and
Classic Car Show, Children’s Entertainer and
Other attractions include a mini-fete, children’s rides,
moonwalker, side-shows and much more. Refreshments will also be available.
Tickets will be on sale for the Grand Carnival Draw with big cash prizes.
Entry:
Tickets in advance from Talisman
Travel, 35,
Adults: £6
OAP’s: £5
Children under 12: £3
On the Day:
Adults:
£7.50 OAP’s: £6.50
Children under 12:
£4
1pm – 5pm
SEA ANGLING COMPETITION
to
A Sea Angling Competition organised by Clacton
Angling in aid of Carnival charities with cash prizes.
To pre-book or reserve places, phone
Entry Fee:
£6.50
Draw for pegs:
12.15pm
MONDAY 15th AUGUST
6.30 pm DONKEY
Come and join in with this unique event - not
many left in the country, as featured on
BBC Look East.
An evening at the Races ‑ Donkey Races. A full card of races with the
donkeys being sponsored by local businesses and hoteliers. For the
children, there are donkey rides and side-shows.
Refreshments will be available.
Entry:
Adults: £3 Children under 12:
£1
Tote: £1
WEDNESDAY 17th AUGUST
10.30 am SANDCASTLE
COMPETITION
A Sandcastle Competition for children up to age
14. Prizes awarded for best sandcastle in 3 age groups: 6 years and under;
7‑9 years; 10‑14 years and pairs. There will be a special appearance by BLUEY,
the Pier Mascot.
Entry: £1
7 pm ANNUAL EGG THROWING CONTEST
and
An eggstra‑ordinary event when teams of two
people will be provided with an egg and protective clothing. This will include
an opportunity to take part in the Clacton Record Attempt.
Everyone is welcome to take part. The last pair with an unbroken egg will win a
£50 cash prize.
Entry: £3 per team of 2
7.30 pm BEER DIG
Around 100 tokens will be buried in the Sand and, with a spade bought from the
Carnival Stall for £2, kids, mums and dads can dig and dig and dig…..
If they find a token, it will be exchanged for a selection of prizes
including beer and soft drinks, as well as some special prizes.
£2 (inc. spade)
THURSDAY 18th AUGUST
6.30 pm MAMMOTH FETE AND
A Mammoth Fete with 100 or more side-shows and
super tombolas, moonwalker, children’s rides and refreshments will be available.
All stalls are manned by representatives of
local charities and organisations and with their help and good weather, it is
hoped to raise plenty of money for Carnival Charities.
Tickets will be on sale for the Grand Draw,
with a chance to win big money prizes, which will be drawn after the Firework
Display.
At approx 9.30, subject to weather conditions,
there will be a spectacular Firework Display specially designed and co‑ordinated
for us, once again, by Kimbolton Fireworks
Entry:
Adults: £4 OAP’s £3
Children under 12: £1
Car Park:
£2
FRIDAY 19th AUGUST
2.00 pm CHILDREN'S
Tower Road
A Fancy Dress Competition for children up to age 12 in three different age
groups; under 5s; 5 to 7years; 8 to 11 years plus a “pair” category.
There will also be a prize for the Carnival Theme “CARNIVAL GOES
EUROPEAN’. There are lots of prizes to be won.
There will be a special appearance by ROBBIE RASCAL. Rascal!
Entry: Adults: £1
Children Free
8.00 pm CARNIVAL FUN QUIZ NIGHT
St. James’ Church Hall
Tower Road
Local Quizmaster Adrian Robinson has devised this special fun quiz.
Maximum of 6 people per team and you need to bring your own refreshments.
To book a team please ring
Entry: £3 per person