[hedman2003]

What are peoples views about todays carnival

I didn't see the procession as I had to be at the College - How many floats /groups participated?

The College seemed ok as a venue although the layout of the stalls could have been better thoughtout as some were hidden away rather than being on the main thoroughfair

Personally I felt the publicity for the event was poor particularly in the Accrington Observer. 20 years ago the carnival would have been given a centre spread in the Observer with details of the procession route and a timetable of events at the carnival field.

It's clearly a much more local event now but I can recall when motor cycle display teams and parachutists were the major attractions

Well done to the various community stalls at the carnival it's good to see so many varied clubs advertising their clubs and interests

Thanks also to the Lions and the participants as clearly a lot of hardwork goes into the event with the proceeds going to local charities