Hunstanton Carnival sees thousands flock to seaside street parade and live music event
A weekend of festivities saw thousands flock to a carnival parade in a seaside town with the sun shining down on both days.
The Hunstanton event included live music, food and drink and a parade through the streets.
It was organised in collaboration between the Hunstanton Events Team, KL1 Radio and West Norfolk Council provided the stage.
Richard Dix, from KL1 said: “I would like to send a massive thank you for the support with this year’s carnival weekend.
“The whole weekend has been very well received, people commented on how clean and beautiful Hunstanton is and we had some fantastic weather.
“Saturday’s KL1 Party on the Green and the live radio roadshow from KL1 Radio was extremely well received and the UK Bee Gees topped off a perfect day of bands, including Jay Harrison, VEX and 2nd Sunset.”
Michael Ruston, mayor of Hunstanton said: “The two day carnival has been a highlight and though it is very hard work to organise it is also fulfilling with 3,500 visitors coming along.”
Many groups took part including Costa Coffee staff , Chinese dragons, Rollasons Dance School, Punch and Judy, King’s Morris dancers, Fine City Samba, Smithdon High School, carnival king and queen and the Stamford Showstoppers performing songs from Grease the musical.
Paul Beale, councillor, Independent Partnership in Hunstanton ward said: “The procession came past the businesses which we all enjoyed as it was passing.
“KL1 presenters Richard Dix and Paul Baker held it all together.”
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