Weymouth Carnival - Wed 15th Aug 2007

dorset | community | news report Friday August 03, 2007 01:40 by candle stick maker

Free International Firework Display

Complete a perfect day with a spectacular Free International Firework Display, fired from a floating platform in Weymouth Bay, with stunning views from the Seafront. The Fireworks are organised by the Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, sponsored by the Royal Air Force and operated by one of Britain's leading pyrotechnic companies; Pain's Fireworks. The display will be co-ordinated to music, entertaining the tens of thousands of Carnival Day visitors.

Outline Of Day Events

From 10am to 10pm the packed events programme includes Carnival Queen Crowning, Beach Limbo Dancing, numerous competitions, World famous Red Arrows, fantastic aerial displays and parachute drop, Air Sea Rescue displays by our very own Weymouth Lifeboats and Coastguard Rescue helicopter.

At 6.00 pm one of the great highlights of the day begins with the Grand Weymouth Carnival Procession. Decorated community based floats bursting with noise and imaginative themes will travel along Weymouth Seafront from the Pavilion Theatre to Lodmoor Country Park creating a spectacular crescendo of wonder, colour and excitement.

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£1 Million Raised For Local Charities

Weymouth Carnival Chairman, Robert Sedgbeer said, "This being the 50th year of the Weymouth Carnival, over the years having raised over £1 million for many local charities we are pulling out all the stops. Lots of planning still needs to be done and I am confident myself and the Carnival Committee will make this a special day no-one will forget".

If you wish to participate in this years Carnival, please visit the Weymouth Round Table web site at:- http://www.weymouthcarnival.co.uk

Weymouth Carnival has been organised for the last 50 years by Weymouth & District Round Table No. 173