From the Red Arrows to a dazzling fireworks display, here is all you need to know ahead of Cromer Carnival 2023 in north Norfolk.
What are the dates for Cromer Carnival 2023?
Cromer Carnival begins with two children's weeks running from July 31 to August 4 and August 7 to 11, with a whole host of family-friendly activities.
The main Cromer Carnival Week runs from Saturday, August 12 until Friday, August 18.
What is the location?
Cromer Carnival takes place across the town centre, with the main action centred around the Carnival Field in Runton Road (NR27 9AU).
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When is Carnival Day and when can I see the Red Arrows and parade?
Carnival Day is on Wednesday, August 16 on the Carnival Field from 9.30am until 4.15pm, with entertainment, a funfair, stalls, a barbecue and a bar.
The Red Arrows will perform a breathtaking display at 12.30pm (weather dependent).
Admission tickets cost £8 for adults, £6 for seniors or children and family tickets (two adults and two children) are £25.
The Carnival Parade assembles in Runton Road Car Park from 5.15pm and sets off at 7pm, with a percentage of collection bucket takings going to the East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).
The parade will travel through the town via Runton Road, Prince of Wales Road, Hamilton Road, Church Street, Mount Street, Louden Road, West Street, Beach Road returning to Runton Road Car Park.
The Floating Greyhounds perform afterwards on the Carnival Field at 8.30pm.
What else is going on during Cromer Carnival Week?
There are lots of events going on throughout the week, with the full schedule on the Cromer Carnival website.
This includes the Family Fun Day on Tuesday, August 15 from 9.45am on the Carnival Field (adults £6, accompanied under 16s free).
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When do the torchlight parade and fireworks display take place?
Illuminated floats and umbrellas assemble from 7.30pm on Thursday, August 17 at the Meadow, just off the Pitch and Putt Course by Meadow Road, with LED torches available to buy for £2.50 from 7pm.
The parade starts at 8.30pm and goes from Meadow Road to the Carnival Field in Runton Road, via Hamilton Road, Church Street, High Street and Runton Road.
There will be arena entertainment on the Carnival Field from 6pm, followed by the fireworks display at 9.15pm - there is free entry but donations are encouraged.
Where can I park?
See a map of car parks on the North Norfolk District Council website.
On Carnival Day, cars parked in Runton Road Car Park after 6pm will not be able to leave until 9.30pm.
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