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