Kendal Torchlight Carnival - Programme of Events

Free to watch and enjoy!

6.45pm

A number of Kendal Town Centre roads will close to traffic but open to, and welcome, people. Roads will not re-open until after the full procession has returned.

All Evening

Gooseholme Fairground on the banks of the River Kent.

7.45pm

Start of the Annual Kendal Torchlight Carnival

The 'A' parade, consisting of classic vehicles, will set off first. They will be moving at a slightly faster speed to prevent overheating problems and will run several minutes ahead of the second part of the parade.

The 'B' parade - featuring:

• Bygone Bikes - back to the days of Penny farthings and boneshakers with costumed riders.
• Dancers - teams of traditional country and folk dancers.
• Gentle Giants - teams of heavy and working horses with drays from the 1900s.
• Steam Engines - large and miniature, puffing with pride and nostalgia around the historic market town.
• Spectacular Floats - decorated with this year's theme.
• Marching, Pipe and Display bands from across the United Kingdom - featuring nationally acclaimed carnival groups - PRESTON CITY CARRIBEAN CARNIVAL TOURING BAND, THE BARRACUDAS, COVENTRY CARNIVAL BAND, BAY BEAT, NOTTINGHAM CARNIVAL BAND and POCO LOCO BLACKPOOL SCHOOL OF SAMBA.