> Between 2003 and 2006, over £115,000 has been collected at the carnival

> 566 collectors encouraged spectators to part with their money on the big night

> 1375 collecting tins were used on the night

> In 2006 all 1540 grandstand seats were sold three weeks prior to the event

> Money raised at the Carnival is shared between local charities and Bridgwater Carnival

> 163 entrants took part in Bridgwater Carnival 2006 - the highest number of entries ever!

> 950 road traffic cones were set out by the carnival committee for Bridgwater Carnival 2006

> 163 additional road signs were erected by the carnival committee prior to Bridgwater Carnival 2006

> 645 crowd control barriers were used last year to keep the spectators safe

> 72 judges were involved in last year's procession, and they decided who should receive the 53 cups