A reminder that Chesterfield Carnival takes place tomorrow - Saturday 26th July - at Stand Road Park.



The parade will begin at 11am - with the official opening by Chesterfield Mayoress at 12 noon.

Mick Bagshaw, Deputy Carnival Events Manager, says, "We are bringing this back after 25 years absence. We have great support from local business and an attendance of 10-15,000, making it one of the biggest Carnivals in Derbyshire.

"Companies supporting us include: Banner Box, Tescos, Morrisons, Asda, Sainsburys, NHS, Excel, KG Mathers, Express Movers, MTH HIre, Autoworld, Crush Design, Elastic FM and many more and we are very grateful for their continued backing.

"Events on the day include, American Style Cheerleaders, Demonstration from Fire Brigade & Cadets, Britains got Talents STRIKE, The Jungle Zone, Donkeys, Healthy Living Village, Proctors fun fair (rescheduled his timetable and bringing all his fair to us for 3 days), Classic Car display, Live Bands, Laumch of our own recorded CD, Marching Bands (4), Fun Dog show and more.

"The sun looks like it may make a prolonged appearance too!"

All proceeds from the day will go to Ashgate Hospice.

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