Carnival Procession

Participant Information 🎉

We're delighted that you're taking part in this year's St Mary's Village Carnival Procession - it promises to be a fantastic showcase of creativity, community spirit, and fun!

As always, the procession is a real highlight of the day, with a great mix of walking groups, decorated floats, and classic vehicles making their way to Edlesborough Green.

We encourage friends, family, and local residents to line the route and show their support for all the amazing effort that goes into the parade.

Key Timings for Participants

10.30am - Arrival & Assembly
All participants should arrive at The Orchards and be ready for judging.

If you are delivering children to a float please don't attempt to drive into The Orchards.

• Floats for schools will be located on the RH branch of The Orchards. Park in Northall Road, walk up The Comp and take the footpath to the Orchards
• Floats for uniformed organisations will be on the LH branch of The Orchards. Park in the Rye Recreation Ground Car Park, walk up Dyers Lane and take the footpath into The Orchards

11.30 - Judging & Awards
Judging will take place with winners announced shortly after.

11.45 - Procession Begins
The procession will set off from The Orchards.

~12.30 - Arrival at Edlesborough Green

Important Arrival & Parking Information 🚗

To help everything run smoothly, please follow the guidance below:
Please do not attempt to drive into The Orchards to drop off children.

School Floats:
Located on the right-hand branch of The Orchards
➤ Park in Northall Road, walk via The Comp, then follow the footpath into The Orchards.

Uniformed Organisations:
Located on the left-hand branch of The Orchards
➤ Park at Rye Recreation Ground Car Park, walk up Dyers Lane, then follow the footpath into The Orchards.

Procession Route Update 📍

This year, there is an important change to the procession route:
The procession will travel along Eaton Bray High Street, but will no longer turn left into Moor End. Instead, it will continue along the High Street and enter Edlesborough Green via Pebblemoor.
This change means that everyone gathered on the Green will be able to enjoy the procession in its full glory as it arrives together – making for a much more impressive finale!

Supporting the Carnival ❤️

You’ll notice local organisations walking the route with collection buckets – please give generously if you can, as this helps support the carnival and future events.

If you have any questions ahead of the day, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We can’t wait to see your fantastic entries and make this year’s procession one to remember! 🎭✨