Welcome to the Shrewsbury Carnival and Show website.
Thousands
set to enjoy 2012 Shrewsbury Carnival Thousands of people are set
to line the streets of Shrewsbury for the annual Shrewsbury
Carnival parade on Saturday 16 June 2012.
The 2012 theme for the carnival is British Heroes -
The Best of British.
Themed floats, walking groups,
marching bands and dancers will take to the streets
of the town centre at 2pm on Saturday 16 June.
Shrewsbury Town Crier Martin Wood
and our soon to be chosen Carnival Crier will lead the
parade with the Mayor and Mayoress of Shrewsbury, Carnival
Queen, Carnival Princess and attendants.
The Shrewsbury Carnival will begin
at 10am with a number of activities taking place in
the Quarry Park and Morris dancing in Shrewsbury’s
Square.
Throughout the day Shrewsbury
Carnival will be raising money for local charities,
last year the carnival raised around £10,000.
Take
Part in the 2012 Procession
The
2012 theme for the Shrewsbury Carnival is 'British Heroes
- The Best of British'.
So think of what's great about Britiain and get creative!
From your favourite TV show to famous people.
We would love to hear from you if you are part of a
community organisation, dance troupe, marching band,
business or group of friends looking to have some fun.
You may wish to enter a float, car, walking group or
other mode of transport.
Entry
into the parade is free although we do ask that you collect
for our beneficiaries, collecting tins will be provided.
