Sunday 27th July 2008

This year's theme is "A Little bit of Latin"

 Swanage Carnival has become one of the most popular on the South Coast; The procession has a 2.5 mile route which winds its way along the scenic sea front and town centre, flanked by thousands of spectators.

Music plays a major part, with marching, rock and samba bands complete with a costumed Caribbean band, it is vibrant with sound, colour and music. The beautifully crafted themed tableaus along with clowns and costumed walkers make this carnival, a ‘Must See’ event.

Prior to the procession, the crowds will be entertained with a parade of beach buggies, majorettes, carnival bands, clowns and, for 2008, the amazing ‘Titan the Robot’, all will be performing on the sea front.

On the Carnival Showground, there is more entertainment, sideshows and amusements, food outlets and the ‘Carnival Arms’ in the marquee or the popular ‘Pimm’s Bar’ where you can get a refreshing drink.

There is something for everyone at this fantastic show.                                    

Full details can be found in the carnival programme 

An entry form for the procession can be downloaded here

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can see more photos of the 2007 procession here 
 

Swanage Carnival 2007 Procession Results
Group A – Catherine Stafford Trophy
Children Walking 10Yrs and Under
1st Bryanie Bennett	Butterfly
2nd Saisha White	Toothfairy
3rd Lauren Foster	Bo Peep
Group B – Betty Grabham Trophy
Children Walking 10-16 Yrs
1st Melanie & Molly	Weather Girls
2nd James	James Bond
3rd Holly & Georgia	Strictly Come Dancing
Group D - Trade Vehicles
1st Shorefield Holidays	Strictly Come Films
2nd Purbeck Ice Cream	Tubs R Us!
3rd Green Goddess
Group E – Large Vehicles
1st Tops Day Nursery	Down At The Farm
2nd United Reform Church	Celebrating Swanage Gem of the Dorset Coast
3rd St Marks Pre School	St Marks Prehistoric School
Group F – Small Vehicles
1st Junior Angling Club	Strictly Disney
2nd Cancare	Flower Faries
3rd Swanage Sea Rowing Club	Slutty Cark
Best Overall – Leslie Sprigg Trophy
1st Cancare	Flower Faries
Best Comical – John Lake Trophy
1st Junior Angling	Strictly Disney
Best in Purbeck
1st Wareham Boys Brigade	BB Summer