The Beccles Carnival procession dates back to the pre 1900’s and this year will take place on Sunday 30th August 2009.

Please note that the parade will be leaving at the earlier time of 1.00pm from Rainbow car park into Gosford Road, left onto Station Road, Newgate, Blyburgate, Peddars Lane, St Mary’s Road, Ballygate, New Market, The Walk, Old Market, Northgate and then on to the Quayside. The Beccles Traditional Carnival Procession is Sponsored by Thurlow Nunn of Beccles

Each year we rely on local businesses, clubs, societies, organisations, and individuals to spend lot of time and effort preparing for their Carnival Float. Each year the quality and hard work shines through when thousands of people line the streets to watch the marching bands, majorettes, floats, walkers, vintage, and classic cars make their way around the historic and pectoris route of Beccles town centre.

PLEASE look out for volunteers carrying the official collection buckets and we ask you to please give generously if you can. We also ask that you show your appreciation of the procession entrant’s hard work by clapping and cheering as they go past you on the parade route.

We have this year organised various family fun activities to run alongside our Traditional Carnival procession. This year entry to all Quayside events is free but donations would be much appreciated, as without these it would be impossible to put on such an event, so please be generous if you can when you see our collection buckets. Last year St John Ambulance and Beccles Army Cadets were the main beneficiaries of the Carnival; it is hoped that with your help we can support many more this year.

Saturday’s entertainment in Beccles town centre Beccles Baby competition
12pm bring your babies aged between 0 – 6 months and 6 – 12 months outside Beccles QD Stores for our all-new baby competition prizes kindly supplied by Picture Studios of Lowestoft.

Judging takes place in town Centre with Winners announced on quayside and presentation of prizes.

Each prize will be worth £29.90 and will include a photographic sitting experience in picture studios and includes a free portrait when they come back to view the photos.

The annual Teddy Bears Parade assembles from 12.15pm also outside QD Stores of Beccles.

Bring along your dressed teddy and join The Beach Bunny, Miss Beccles and her Princesses in our parade to Beccles Quay at 1pm. where on the Quayside there will be prizes for the best-dressed teddy in age groups ranging from 0-12 years.

Entertainment by Andy the singing clown will also be happening outside the QD Stores before the Teddy bears parade leaves for the Quayside. The Teddy Bears Parade is kindly sponsored by The Toybox of Beccles

Saturday’s Family Fun afternoon at Beccles Quayside
K-SLY-R will be entertaining the children with dancing, fun games, and giveaways.

Followed by a dance display by the Dance Factory.

Take part in the family running races with medals for all winners.

Children’s Fancy Dress Competition age groups of 0-5, 5–8, 8-12

New for 2009 is Beccles Team challenge Sponsored by M&H Plastics of Beccles
Come along and cheer on the teams as they participate in a number of fun and games to win points for their team. Prizes awarded to winners and for raising the most sponsorship. Team entry is made up of five members whom must all be over the age of eighteen entry forms from www.BecclesCarnival.co.uk

Family fun entertainment at Beccles Quayside Sunday 2pm until 6pm
Come and be amazed by the drum display by T.S Brave of Beccles. See the skills that Beccles Sea Cadets have developed.

Stamp your feet and clap your hands to the sounds of the Southwold and Reydon Corp of Drums display.

See the amazing fire-eater and trapeze artists.

Watch as the Lowestoft dog agility team show you their skills.

Enjoy the majorette groups with these fantastic displays of skill and balance.

Plus music from Moore Music Roadshow and don’t forget to visit the vast variety of Stalls and attractions.

www.BecclesCarnival.co.uk