Bath Carnival returns this Saturday with spectacular procession, live music and family fun
Bath Carnival is set to bring colour, music and community spirit back to the city this Saturday, 11th July, with organisers promising one of the biggest and most ambitious celebrations yet.
As Bath’s largest free outdoor arts event, the carnival attracts thousands of residents and visitors each year, bringing together performers, artists, schools, community groups and volunteers in a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and diversity.
Festivities begin at Sydney Gardens from 10am, with the spectacular Grand Carnival Procession departing from Bath Recreation Ground at around 3pm. More than 1,200 performers will make their way through the city centre along Great Pulteney Street before gathering for a special finale at Laura Place. The procession will feature samba bands, drummers, dancers, brass bands, giant costumes, sound systems and walkabout acts, creating a colourful spectacle for all ages.
The celebrations continue throughout the day with live music on the Camella Main Stage, sponsored by Camella Estate Agents. This year’s line-up includes K.O.G Soundsystem, No Go Stop, Da Lata, Big Ben Jorge, The SoulFire Project, Tashkezar, Rainbow Steel Pan Band and a host of emerging local talent.
Families can also enjoy the return of the popular Super Pirates Play Zone, alongside interactive workshops, community performances and activities taking place across the festival site. Sydney Gardens will once again be transformed into a huge outdoor playground and cultural hub for the day.
What many people may not realise is that Bath Carnival is more than a one-day event. Organisers work throughout the year with schools, charities and community groups across Bath and North East Somerset, delivering creative projects, performance opportunities and community arts workshops. Local schools involved this year include Paulton Junior School, Oldfield Park Junior School, Bathwick St Mary’s Church School and Kings Academy Crispin School, among others.
Despite attracting thousands of attendees, Bath Carnival remains a free event, relying heavily on volunteers, fundraising and donations from the public to make it happen. Organisers are encouraging anyone attending to consider making a donation to help secure the future of this much-loved community celebration.
A spokesperson for Bath Carnival said, “Bath Carnival remains one of the UK’s largest free community carnivals, bringing together residents, performers, artists, volunteers and visitors in a celebration of creativity, diversity and community spirit.”
To support Bath Carnival and make a donation, visit: localgiving.org/charity/bathcarnival
For more information about the programme, visit www.bathcarnival.co.uk
