The Carnival Day Parade
20th July 2024
The Grand Carnival Day parade leaves the top of Prestatyn High Street at 12 noon.
Prestatyn Carnival Day Parade
PARADE ROUTE
The parade travels down Prestatyn High Street, turning left into Bridge Road, then heading right to make its way over the railway bridge, bearing right off the bridge, before turning left into Bastion Road.
The parade continues through the traffic lights, heading straight down Bastion Road, passing the Fun Fair on the right
hand side, before turning right into Beach Road East. The final turn sees the parade exit right into Beach Close, which leads directly to the Carnival Field.
PARADE COMPETITIONS
BEST ENTRY IN THE PARADE - THE MAYOR'S THEME - TBC
First Prize: The Mayor's Trophy, (Kindly sponsored by Prestatyn Town Council).
Cash prize of £250; Runner-Up £100.
Entry Fee: £10. (The Centenary Theme ONLY applies to this category)
BEST ENTRY FROM A CHARITY /VOLUNTARY GROUP OR SCHOOL -
First Prize: The "Ivy Kay Memorial Shield" & Certificate;
Runner -Up: Trophy and Certificate
BEST ENTRY BY A BUSINESS -
First Prize: The Yvonne Stitfall Memorial Shield & Certificate;
Runner-Up : Trophy and Certificate
BEST FANCY DRESS ENTRY IN THE PARADE -
First Prize: Trophy & Certificate
BEST VISITING QUEEN'S VEHICLE - First Prize: Trophy & Certificate; Certificate & Medal for Second and Third. Entry is Free.
A SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH TROPHY, WHICH MUST BE RETURNED TO THE ASSOCIATION AFTER 11 MONTHS. A REPLICA TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED OUTRIGHT.
To pre-register your entry, simply email admin@prestatyncarnival.co.uk. or fill in the contact us form on the website. All those wishing to take part in the parade, including any competition, must report to the Direction Steward outside Bodnant Community School in Nant Hall Road between 10.30 and 11.15 AM for your Parade Number and to register
your entry on the day. You will be then be directed to your parade position in Clwyd Avenue by a Parade Marshal.
Judging of competition entries will commence at 11.30 AM in parade position. If you are entering the Mayor's Theme competition, the £10 fee is payable in cash at Booking In to the Direction Steward
Anyone can take part in the Carnival Parade, unless deemed inappropriate by the Organisers.
Parade entry is free, unless you would like to enter The Mayor's Theme competition, when a small charge is payable.
Below are details of the parade categories. Only official P.C.A. collecting tins may be use along the parade route.