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Carnival Categories
It's carnival time again, why not participate and enter a float?
"Never made one before" you say ... as there are various categories for you to enter so there’s no excuse to not get involved!
One of the easiest - Push and Pull. A class for non-motorised vehicles (bikes, carts, wheelie bins etc..) decorated as you choose!
Think of a topical idea (many come to light just one or two weeks before the big day) then try to make up a funny deviation from that idea. The idea of making a float doesn't have to be based around a vehicle.
Take a look into the depths of that garage you will be surprised what you find, that old pram you were going to throw out years ago will make a perfect base for the push and pull. Frames built around this and covered in hardboard or strong cardboard, suitably painted can be surprisingly effective. Also remember that it is going to be dark when the procession gets under way, so lights are a necessity. Power can come from a car battery or small generator supplying power for fairy lights or flashing bulbs.
Children's Float section involves decorated vehicles featuring mainly children to ensure everyone gets a chance there are two classes to this category.
1) Under 50 children involved
2) Over 50 children
Fancy or just fun, give the kids a treat and a chance to take part and enjoy a great community night.
Adult Float section is any decorated vehicle with mostly adults on board, if you have a car or van with a trailer or lorry, then your imagination can run riot! But as you can appreciate the larger the float the more it will cost to build. However with lots of family or friends it can be terrific fun!
Pubs and Clubs section, singled out so the others get a chance of a prize! Get your local club or pub organised to enter. This class tends to attract larger floats, but don't be put off - the simple floats often win through - and break down less!
If you run a business why not enter the Trade Float section, what a good way of advertising to a captive audience and its free! The family car equipped with a roof rack can support a frame covered with posters advertising your business. Or just enter the company van with balloons to decorate it, what could be easier than that?
Don't want the bother of making a float? just dress up for fun, in the Adult Fancy Dress. Judged in the evening, open to all ages and without a set theme, whether you take it seriously or just for fun all are welcome. Just obtain an official collecting box from carnival HQ – hyperlink to ‘Carnival Schedule’ on the evening and come and enjoy yourselves and help raise some money for local charities.
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