Beccles Carnival returns to entertain families at Quay

Beccles Carnival is always held on the third weekend of August and this month it falls on the Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 weekend at Beccles Quay.

Organisers say over the weekend there is a great programme of events for the whole family to enjoy.

The Saturday starts at 1pm with various entertainment for the family, including a fun dog show, dog agility display and a chance to meet Max the giant robot or have a selfie with Barbie. 

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Then there is live music in the evening with Beccles Quay Rocks! when bands hit the stage for the finale of Beccles Battle of the Bands.

Then the Sunday sees the traditional parade, starting its route at 1pm from Gosford Road. It passes through Station Road, Market Street, into Saltgate and Northgate and finishes at the quay's Fen Lane.

Residents are encouraged to donate to the carnival parade buckets along the route.

The carnival is followed by more family fun at the quay.

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The quay is open on the Saturday from 1pm to 10.30pm and on the Sunday from 1pm to 6pm.

Entry to the carnival at Beccles Quay is £2 per adult, accompanied children £1, and under fives free both days.

For more information and to keep up to date with the latest carnival news follow Beccles Carnival on Facebook and Twitter or visit www.becclescarnival.co.uk

Organisers say the aim of the carnival is to "bring the community together, attract visitors, and have an affordable family event Beccles can be proud of".

A performance at Beccles Carnival in 1983. (Image: Archant)

The streets are set to be filled as the parade passes through town (Image: Newsquest)

Beccles Carnival will party late into the night (Image: Kerry Feek)

Beccles Carnival parade (Image: Kieran Tovell)

Beccles Carnival parade through the town (Image: Kerry Feek)