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The Castle Cary & Ansford Carnival takes place annually in October. This year, our Children’s' Carnival takes place on the afternoon of 9 October, when children process through Castle Cary town centre. Our Illuminated Carnival takes place on the evening of 16 October. Our Carnival is run entirely by volunteers, with no financial assistance from town or district councils. It is part of the Wessex Grand Prix Circuit, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary this year. The Wessex circuit comprises eight towns from Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Entrants from these towns visit and compete against each other throughout the Autumn - our carnival is sixth in sequence in this circuit. Popularly known as "Somerset's Family Carnival", this event includes marching bands, majorettes and - occasionally - Morris Dancers. Of course, it also includes many local entries: chief among these are the Cary Cygnet Majorettes and the Britannia and Cary Comedians carnival clubs. Local entries do not have to compete against Wessex circuit entrants, so local folk can easily register and take part in our procession. And why not start planning your entry for 2010?!! Learn more about Cary’s carnival at www.castlecary-carnival.org.uk |
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