Whaley Bridge Carnival turns 50 and here’s everything you need to know
Whaley Bridge Carnival is celebrating half a century on Saturday June, 27 and here’s everything you need to know about from the fair times to the road closures.
A spokesperson for Whaley Bridge Carnival said: “Get ready for a day packed with colour, music, laughter and community spirit as we celebrate 50 amazing years of carnival fun.
“There will be floats, costumes, live performances, and the famous Whaley Waltz — it’s all happening right here in our town.
Let’s make this anniversary one to remember — tell your friends, decorate your homes, and get ready to celebrate Whaley-style.”
The Canal Street car park will be closed from 1pm on Thursday June, 25 until 6am on Sunday June, 28.
Any vehicles left in the car park will be issued with a penalty charge from High Peak Borough Council.
The fair on Tom Brads car park will be open 5-10pm on Friday 26 and until 6pm on Saturday, 27.
Canal Street will be closed 11am to 4.30pm on Saturday June, 27 with the actual procession route closures happening between 12.45pm and 2.30pm.
For those taking part in the procession floats need to arrive for 10am with judging at 11am, the line starts at 12.15am and the procession begins at 1pm.
The carnival spokesperson said: “Kick off the Whaley Bridge Carnival in true style with the Whaley Waltz Fell Race, starting at 12:45pm at the Basin — the perfect way to launch the parade.
“Organised by the brilliant Goyt Valley Striders, this iconic local race takes runners through scenic hills, splashing through the river, and right into the heart of the carnival celebrations.
“Whether you’re joining the run or cheering from the sidelines, come along and be part of the excitement.
“The energy, laughter, and community spirit make this one of Whaley Bridge’s most loved traditions.”
Ahead of the carnival there will be a free music event at the Canal Basin on Friday June, 26 from 6pm.
The carnival organisers said: “There will be live music from, Funky Stuff, The Norberts, Northern Trash as well as food, a bar, and the fair will be open and the first 100 children to attend will receive a free fairground ride.
“So bring your friends, bring the family and kick off carnival weekend with a brilliant night by the canal.”
After the carnival the fun will continue with the Whaley Pet Show, hosted by Fernmoss Pet Supplies, on Sunday June, 28 at 10.30am at the Canal Basin with more than 16 fun classes to enter.
The carnival committee said: “We are celebrating half a century of parades, music, laughter, and community spirit and we want the people of Whaley Bridge to get involved and help transform our town into a burst of colour, creativity and carnival magic.”
Residents are invited to decorate their homes or lamp posts and dress up shop fronts or businesses.
The spokesperson added: “Let’s make Whaley Bridge look spectacular. Let’s celebrate 50 years of community pride. And let’s show everyone who visits that nobody does Carnival quite like Whaley.
“Here’s to colour, creativity, and a town that always comes together.”
All decorations must be up and ready for judging at 6pm on Friday June, 26.
To enter your home, shop, business or lamppost for judging, email [email protected]