The carnival floats (or carts as they are sometimes referred as), are designed and built by dedicated carnival clubs around the West Country. These carnival clubs have many members who raise money throughout the year, and work relentlessly to achieve the spectacular carnival entries.

The carnival floats take part in the carnival parade along with other entries; these range from clowns dancing in the streets to 100ft illuminated carnival floats (some with up to 30,000 light bulbs) pulled by tractors and large HGV.

Local Carnivals

Wootton Bassett Carnival
www.woottonbassett.gov.uk
Carnival Committee
7 Station Road
Wootton Bassett
Tel: +44(0)1793 850763
Wootton Bassett Carnival week is series of fundraising events for local charities
culminates in a carnival procession through the town and along the High Street on the Saturday.

Details will appear in the Lyneham Events Diary nearer the time More....

Regional Carnivals

Bridgewater Carnival
www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk
Early November, Bridgwater takes its Carnival seriously. The history of Bridgwater Carnival dates back to the 1605 gunpowder plot, when Guy Fawkes failed to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

This event is a sell out and provides much needed revenue to support the local carnival clubs, who in early November stage what is probably the largest illuminated carnival in the world.

Somerset Carnivals
www.carnivalchronicle.co.uk
Somerset is rightly famous for its carnivals, which attract thousands of visitors and locals each year. Towns and villages in South Somerset work hard throughout the year to make sure that this year's event is even bigger and better than before. Come along and join the fun!