Margate Carnival is back on its traditional day of the first Sunday in August tomorrow (August 4).
Organisers say: “We have a Summer Sizzler for you, and with the Soul Festival in town, Margate is the place to be dancing in the streets.
“The Carnival will form up in Palm Bay and move off at 2.30pm taking its traditional route down Eastern Esplanade, Fort Crescent, Fort Hill , along the seafront, Canterbury Road and into Westbrook Bay where it will stand down.
“We have had over 40 entries ranging from the Heritage Kent Carnival Courts, Sea Cadets and care homes and children’s charities to dance schools, majorettes and local pubs.
“Highlights include Notting Hill winners, Mahogany Arts, ever popular Sparkles belly dancers and local Samba band, Samba Ya Wantsum.
“Great British Carnival has brought another band playing Dominican mas, Jankanoo and a dragon.
“All in all, we promise a great procession, lots of fun, dancing in the streets and a carnival that celebrates the whole town.”
What a contrast to some other places this weekend, Margate is partying and having fun . I love margate
It is just a shame that there are only 40 entrants.
”Back in the day” it would have been more like 140. But sadly there are fewer local businesses, clubs, organisations, youth groups, etc. in existence and even less of those who are prepared to get involved.
Nevertheless, I wish them every success in raising monies to support local charities (which is what it is supposed to be all about !).