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- Bridgwater Carnival back on for 2022!
- From Parkway to the Palace - The Story of the Jubilee Cart
- Local Talent to Appear at 2022 Carnival Concerts
- Join us at 6pm on Saturday 5th November
- Cannot make it to Bridgwater, watch the Live Stream
- Extra Concert seats on sale now
- 2022 Promo Video
This is the official website for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival and one of the largest illuminated carnival processions in Europe.
Held annually on the first Saturday in November, this carnival takes place in Bridgwater, Somerset.
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Latest News
Local Documentary Maker Puts Bridgwater Carnival On The Big Screen
l to r Mackenzie Plummer Scott Cinemas, Oliver Butt Scott Cinemas, Alan Windsor…
Free Event Marshalling Training
FREE EVENT MARSHALLING TRAINING Offered for all Volunteer Marshals at Bridgwater Guy Fawkes…
Application Window for Entering the 2022 Carnivals Opens on Monday 4 July
The application window to take part in the prestigious 2022 Somerset County Guy…
‘From Parkway to the Palace – The Story of the Jubilee Cart’
Photograph courtesy of Andy Bennett Local carnivalite and BBC Radio Somerset presenter, Andy…
Jubilation – The Journey to London
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival’s entry ‘Jubilation’ caught the hearts of a national and international…
Bridgwater Carnival to Host ‘Drop In’ Day
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is holding an open day so charities, community groups,…
Support the Carnival
Yes, Bridgwater Carnival is very expensive to stage so to secure its future we have to raise considerable amounts of money. Donations and sponsorships are very valuable to us.
Corporate Hospitality
Want to make your visit extra special why not purchase our Hospitality package; parking, meal, stand seat. programme and more all included.


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