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hedman2003 · 20-06-2009, 16:32

As somebody who participated in the Carnival today I to was dissapointed at the lack of floats I guess there no more than 12 and yet I guess 20 years ago it would take a good 45 minutes for the parade to pass

I agree that the lack of youth organisations in the event is also worrying although the army cadets were present and the Sea Cadets had a very good float. Te crowds watching the event also seemed smaller than in previous years. In past years we would have floats from Sunday Schools, Schools, local companies etc perhaps times have moved on and we have seen the demise of such groups however it also struck me that the event is hardly a multicultural event and perhaps our friends from ethnic minorities should also play a more active role to reflect the nature of our community

One thought I had before today was the lack of publicity in the "local Press" if we can still call the Accy Observer a local paper. In past years the carnival would have been a 4 page centre spread showing the timetale for the day, the route and details of the organisations taking part, this week very few column inches to the event

Despite the lack of floats it was clear that alot of work had gone into those floats that had entered and the organisations who did take part should be congratulated and thanked for their efforts. As should also the work done by the Lions in organising such an event.

On a more practical note how do we ge more participants next time?

20-06-2009, 16:32	#5
hedman2003 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 395 Liked: 6 times Rep Power: 1542	Re: accy carnival As somebody who participated in the Carnival today I to was dissapointed at the lack of floats I guess there no more than 12 and yet I guess 20 years ago it would take a good 45 minutes for the parade to pass I agree that the lack of youth organisations in the event is also worrying although the army cadets were present and the Sea Cadets had a very good float. Te crowds watching the event also seemed smaller than in previous years. In past years we would have floats from Sunday Schools, Schools, local companies etc perhaps times have moved on and we have seen the demise of such groups however it also struck me that the event is hardly a multicultural event and perhaps our friends from ethnic minorities should also play a more active role to reflect the nature of our community One thought I had before today was the lack of publicity in the "local Press" if we can still call the Accy Observer a local paper. In past years the carnival would have been a 4 page centre spread showing the timetale for the day, the route and details of the organisations taking part, this week very few column inches to the event Despite the lack of floats it was clear that alot of work had gone into those floats that had entered and the organisations who did take part should be congratulated and thanked for their efforts. As should also the work done by the Lions in organising such an event. On a more practical note how do we ge more participants next time? Last edited by hedman2003; 20-06-2009 at 16:38.