Todmorden Carnival to step back in time to the 80s for this year's event
Todmorden is set to take a step back in time to the 80s for this year's carnival.
The annual event will take place on Saturday, May 23 and the theme for this year’s carnival is “Return to the 80s”.
The parade will set off at 12.30pm from Sanworth Street and make its way to Centre Vale Park, with the streets filled with children and adults in fancy dress as they take part in the foot tableau.
There will also be a fun fair on the park from Thursday, May 21 until Sunday, May 24.
Philip Clarke, of Todmorden Carnival, shared what visitors can expect on the day: “There’s wrestling on this year, BMX stunts, stalls, local dance troupes and Rossendale Drum Majorettes.
“It’ll be a good family day out,” he said.
The Todmorden Carnival restarted in 1953 and is a day out for the family providing fun and entertainment and an opportunity for local groups to raise funds for their own particular charity.