Mansfield Carnival needs you!
For the first time ever, Mansfield District Council's Cultural Services team will be hosting the Mansfield Carnival, a full day of FREE family fun.
Mansfield Carnival promises to be a great event, including live music, activities, crafts, food, face-painting, walkabout entertainers and a carnival parade to celebrate Mansfield's Windrush generation.
Saturday 17 June
In and around Mansfield Market Place
10am to 3pm
There are loads of ways to get involved in this new and exciting event for our district, so read on and get in touch if you’d like to join the party!
Safety first:
To make sure the event is safe for families attending, we are looking for volunteers to act as marshals on the day. Line the route, act as an information point for visitors and soak up the carnival atmosphere. You’ll be given a free t-shirt to wear on the day and keep to commemorate being part of it, as well as a whistle and refreshments.
Cheer us on:
We are looking for local groups such as Brownies, football clubs and cheerleaders to line the parade route and make some noise as we pass on the day. This could be a great opportunity to get your team colours seen by passers-by and you might even make it onto photos and videos from the day – be proud and be seen!
Sell your wares:
Stalls are available on our Caribbean themed market on the day. Do you make vibrant, eye-catching artworks or clothes? Contact us to book your space and share your creations with the day’s visitors.
Take centre stage:
Are you a dance troupe? Singer? Poet? We are looking for acts to perform on our stage in the Market Place throughout the day. Put yourself in the spotlight and be seen by thousands of people.
To find out more and sign up to be part of something special, please contact Kirsty on 01623 463088 or ksanders@mansfield.gov.uk. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Join the parade:
It’s not too late to strut your stuff in our Carnival parade. We are running free family dance classes with a view to participants being part of the day’s parade. Join us at Mansfield Palace Theatre on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm or Ladybrook Community Centre on Thursdays from 7pm to 8.15pm. For more information or to sign up, contact Maria on mproductiontime2show@gmail.com or 07367 304154.