On Saturday 5th September 2009 Colchester town centre played host to the first Colchester Carnival in 10 years, a dramatic, high profile, one-day event, laid on by elite magazine & sponsored by Waitrose
The 2010 Carnival is now scheduled for Saturday 4th September 2010 when once again Colchester Town Centre will play host to The Colchester Carnival organised by elite magazine & sponsored once again by Waitrose.
2009 attracted huge crowds estimated at 35,000 people with 1,000 people in the procession. We anticipate simulate crowds lining the route but with 3,000 people in the procession and an very rough estimate of not more than 300 vehicles. In 2009 the procession took approximately half an hour to pass, in 2010 we estimate it will take an hour and a half. You can see a 3 minute sample of the carnival playing on the right.
In 2009 the procession consisted of 50 entrants taking two hours starting at 18.00 so was approaching dusk when it finished. In 2010 we plan limit the numbers to 150 groups and to start at 14.45 finishing at about 18.00 which we think fits better with a family audience.
We will again be setting up at Goojerat Barracks from 12 noon.
We need volunteers to act as stewards along with groups entering into the Carnival spirit by dressing up.
Last year we raised over £4,000 for charity, we hope to exceed this for out 5 chosen charities: -
ABF The Soldiers' Charity' |
FACETS |
Heritage Colchester |
Cancer Research UK |
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Colchester |
If you have any queries please email ian@elitemagazine.co.uk.
COLCHESTER CARNIVAL 2010
Official Rules
Sponsored by Waitrose
Saturday 4th September 2010
Guidelines
In order to make sure that the Carnival is safe and pleasurable for all, the following guidelines must be adhered to at all times:
- Guidelines of the Carnival Committee must be followed.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by, and be under the constant control of, adults who are responsible for them.
- It is advisable for those attending at or participating in the Carnival to leave their animals at home. However if one decides otherwise, it must be remembered that animals must not be allowed to affect the safety of those attending the Carnival and must be kept under the strict control of their owners. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
- You cannot attend the Carnival if under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Motor vehicles will be present in the Carnival and those attending must keep clear of them at all times.
Those attending at, or participating in, the Carnival will be deemed be so doing to consent to this notice and to the risks involved.
Motor vehicles
The drivers of motor vehicles who want to take part in the Carnival must have:
- a valid MOT;
- appropriate insurance.
- A driving licence appropriate to the vehicle being driven.
- The driver will be asked to sign a disclaimer document on the day of the Carnival.
The drivers of motor vehicles who may have passengers in or on their motor vehicles, including trailers and ‘floats’, are responsible for the safety of their passengers at all times.
Any float must be safe for its passengers and for those attending the Carnival. If any vehicle is deemed not to be safe for any reason, the organisers of the Colchester Carnival reserve the right to exclude it from the Carnival.
You are advised not to travel to and from the Carnival on the back of a truck or trailer, ample parking is available at Merville Barracks
Safety first
ALWAYS REMEMBER that safety of those attending at or participating in the Carnival is the priority. Please ensure your own safety and the safety of others at all times.