Saturday July 10th 2010 will be carnival time again with a World Cup theme

Get ready for a great World Cupthemed parade, lots of fun, stalls and entertainment in the park and an evening of Motown magic when Carnival comes to town on Saturday 10 July.

A tireless band of volunteers has once again pulled out the stops and kept their cool to put together a special day.

The frivolity starts on Friday night with a rock concert - Holler - in Hankinson’s Field, headlined by The Vanguards.

The fun in the park starts at 10am on Saturday and continues until 5pm – with arena attractions, craft fayre and lots of stalls.

The walking parade will leave Bromley Road at 12.30pm, travel down Lawton Street, the pedestrian area and wind its way through the town to finish at the park gates.

Party in the Park (in a marquee) this year features a Motown Classic show and the Ultimate Tribute to Michael Jackson. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets for Holler are £6 and for Party in the Park £10 in advance or £12 on the night. Tickets are available from  A&A Music, the Tourist Information Centre and the Chronicle Office. Holler tickets are also available on line - check out the Holler page on Facebook.

Here are some reminders of our last carnival:

Car-less and truck-free it was a greener parade in mardi-gras style where people walked, danced, cycled, pushed buggies and wheelchairs and even roller bladed. Friends, groups, organisations, businesses were all involved.

Because Congleton was celebrating Cheshire Year of Gardens the theme chosen was anything to do with gardens, gardening, wildlife, flowers, fruits, farms, etc

The parade led by a full pipe and drum band signaled the start of a fabulous Fun Day full of activities, arena events, all kinds of food, and stalls, Clive Sensible mini circus tent, bungy run, climbing wall, Iconic fashion show, the popular local band event and the RSPCA Dog Show.

Samba Workshop

Congleton Community Projects were delighted to bring professional Brazilian samba teacher and choreographer Mariana Pinho to Congleton.

Mariana has performed in front of thousands of people at Glastonbury festival, choreographed BBC program 'Strictly African' and has worked with bands and community projects including the London School of Samba.

The workshops were free, open to all ages and abilities and fantastic fun!

Party In The Park

The day finished up with the Party In The Park where hundreds of peope enjoyed music from the Ded Hot Chilli Peppers, Spice-ish Girls and the Rod Stewart Experience.