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Where available there are direct links and contact details for the event organisers who we recommend should be contacted directly for further information on any particular event before travelling.
Although accurate at the time of being entered, the information contained within maybe subject to change and as such Essex Tourist Guide does not accept responsibility for any omissions or errors to this content.

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- AUGUST -

Friday 13th to Saturday 21st August 2010
Southend Carnival
Southend Carnival week 13–21 Aug 2010 is set to be more exciting than previous years with events ranging from the new puppet festival, fair and procession along Southend seafront on 21 Aug. All events will support both the Bosom Pals appeal for Southend Hospital and the Homeless Action Resource Project (HARP).

• Carnival Fair: 13-21 Aug, Chalkwell Park
• Southend Canine Society Carnival Dog Show: 15 Aug, Priory Park
• Junior Prince and Princess Competition: 17 Aug, Kursaal
• Land of Make Believe Teddy Bear’s Picnic: 18 Aug, Priory Park
• Fancy Dress Competition: 18 Aug, Priory Park
• Carnival Illuminated Procession: 21 Aug, leaves Chalkwell Shelter at 7.45pm

Please click here for more information...


Saturday 14th to Friday 20th August 2010
Clacton Carnival
Every year the Carnival Association runs a number of events with two aims:
‘To provide entertainment for residents and holiday-makers, whilst raising much needed funds for local charities and organisations’.

The theme for the 2010 Carnival is Circus Time!

• Carnival Procession: 14 Aug, 6.00pm West Road Car Park along Seafront to Victoria Road
• Carnival Showtime: 15 Aug, 12 Noon Gainsford Avenue Sportsground
• Sea Angling Competition: 15 Aug, 2.30pm - 6.30pm York Road to Holland Haven
• Donkey Derby: 16 Aug, 6.30pm Gainsford Avenue Sportsground
• Sandcastle Competition: 18 Aug, 11.00am West Beach
• Egg Throwing Contest (including World Record Attempt): 18 Aug, 6.30pm West Beach

• Beer Dig: 18 Aug, 7.30pm West Beach
• Mammoth Fete & Firework Display: 19 Aug, 6.30pm Gainsford Avenue Sportsground
• Children's Fancy Dress Competition: 20 Aug, 2.00pm St. James’ Church Hall, Tower Road
• Carnival Fun Quiz Night: 20 Aug, 8.00pm St. James’ Church Hall, Tower Road

2010 Main Charities chosen as Clacton Maternity Unit and St John Ambulance.
Please visit our website for updates, photos and further information...
Website: www.clactoncarnival.org

- SEPTEMBER -

Saturday 25th September 2010
Burnham Carnival
All Day Entertainment!
Enjoy the best Carnival for miles and celebrate with us on 25th September!

• Grand Illuminated Procession: 7.30pm
• More details to follow shortly

A very brief history...
In the late 1800's and contininuing into the 1900's Burnham celebrated November 5th with a bonfire in the High Street to which were rolled blazing tar barrels. In about 1907/8 there were concerns about safety and it was decided to have the bonfire on a field and a torchlight procession starting in the High Street and processing to the bonfire field. Thus in 1909 Burnham had its first Torchlight Carnival Procession.
This format continued until the outbreak of World War One , and the carnival did not return until 1923. It then continued as an evening carnival until 1939, when an afternoon procession was held.
Festivities were cocooned until 1947 and the event grew in size and popularity to become one of the most popular carnivals in Essex. Afternoon events were held on the Mildmay Ironworks Field and there were madi gras type events in the High Street after the procession. In the 1950s a full Funfair was introduced into the High Street and this remained until 1966.
There were problems in this year and the following year an small afternoon procession was organised .1967 saw an Evening procession back, now at the end of September and much curtailed from pre-1966.
Subsequent committees have built that carnival up to what you now see today, with one of the most successful Carnivals in the South East of England.
Website: www.burnham-carnival.co.uk

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