Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I was under the impression the parade was going as far as Charlton Green, not cutting back at Ladywell. Worth clarifying so that no-one is waiting in vain?
Jan Higgins
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According to the traffic notice #12 it will go along Bridge Street and past Morrisons.
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Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Sorry! I just pasted Steph's original post, maybe it's been changed. I'd like to know too because I'm hoping to get there too. Steph? x
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Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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JUST FOUND THIS ON KENTONLINE>
An illuminated parade is to be held through Dover on Sunday to mark 130 years of carnivals in the town.
It has been organised by Dover Carnival Association, who, despite the short notice, are hoping people will turn out to take part and support it.
Association chairman Louise Scott said they had only just received the confirmation from the district council that the event could go ahead.
Several carnival courts from Kent, London and Essex are expected to take part in the parade which sets off at 6pm from the Russell Street car park.
The procession will make its way along Castle Street to the Market Square, through Cannon Street, Biggin Street and High Street to Bridge Street and then return to the Russell Street car park via Maison Dieu Road.
Mrs Scott said the Air Training Corps Band would be taking part, but they would welcome more bands, as well as floats or people walking in fancy dress. Majorettes and cheerleaders are also expected to join in the parade.
"We hope schools, youth organisations, public houses, traders and other people will come and take part," she said. "We would like decorated cars, bikes and scooters.
"There will be certificates for the winners in each class, and we also have some trophies."
Anyone wishing to take part should call Mrs Scott on 01304 216336.
The parade will form up in the car park at 4pm, and judging will take place at 5pm.
With the procession starting off at 6pm, Mrs Scott says she hopes as many of the entries as possible will be lit up to make it a more spectacular event. But they should not use any naked flames.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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final reminder just over half an hour before it kicks off.
Keith Sansum1
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hope it doesn't howard lol
hope it all goes smoothly lol
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Lovely Parade , Thank you to everyone involved
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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ditto.
excellent stuff, will look forward to the photos.
A very good night thanks
There Were many people all the way it was a bit small but it was great to see the young people enjoy it, and the Organizers a pat on the back at such short notice i did not think it would happen well done to you all for makeing Dover a brighter Place. I will put the video on FB early next week
Guest 679- Registered: 7 Sep 2008
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Great that there's two parades a year but more notice would be nice...I didn't know of this one until I saw a road sign a week ago like the one Howard has posted. I organised a float for The Louis Armstrong a couple of years ago & it took a lot longer than a week to organise!
It's nice to see all the princesses & all but if thats the only thing in a carnival it tends to get a little repetetive & boring. I'll hope for a bit more notice next year
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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nice pics
glad it all went well
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Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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Sadly, as the approval for the parade was only forthcoming two weeks ago, organising time was limited. However in that time the majorettes, CJ's cheerleaders and all the visiting courts did a great job. It was nice to see the Western Heights Preservation Society and I loved the little boy dressed as a Knights Templar. Well done to all those concerned.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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thanks for the excellent pics alan.
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Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Yes, thanks Alan, lovely photos
Well done to everyone involved
I was there, down by the Town Hall and it was quite packed around that area with lots of little children cheering and putting their pennies in the collection boxes, it was a great atmosphere
Was nice to have a chat with you Chris and to see the gorgeous Talia all dressed up in her rosebud outfit, Ah!!!!!!!!!!
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A picture I took of the gorgeous Talia last Sunday
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Lovely and a super dress
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