FIRST SATURDAY IN JULY

Anyone can take part in the Carnival either by entering a float or just by walking the route in fancy dress. Any mode of transport can be entered for the procession. There are several classes, each is judged. A trophy is awarded for the best entry in each class.

PROCESSION CLASSESFANCY-DRESS/WALKERS

Class 1 Non-Kenilworth People Class 10 Children

Class 2 Kenilworth People Class 11 Adults

Class 3SchoolsClass 12 Families

Class 4 Clubs & Societies (Junior, based on age under 11) Class 13 Bikes

Class 5 Clubs & Societies (Junior, based on age 11+)

Class 6 Tradesmen Vehicles & Commercial Exhibits

Class 7Theatrical & Dramatic Groups

Class 8 Vintage & Veteran Vehicles & Steam

Class 9Best Public Houses

The Carnival Committee will try and provide lorries for all entrants, free of charge. Lorries will be given on a first come first served basis.

Each float must provide two marshals, who will work along side the Carnival Committee. Further details will be provided when your form has been returned.

All entries to assemble on Carnival Day at the Brays Car Park, Kenilworth Castle for Judging and they will then parade through the Town dispersing in Forrest Road. Please be aware that this takes several hours and can be tiring for young children. The floats stop only once for a toilet break.

YOU WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF A FLOATS MEETING, EACH ORGANISATION MUST SEND A REPRESENTATIVE PREFERABLY THE ORGANISER

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE ON TIME FOR JUDGING OR YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED

You can return your form to Mrs E Meaton, 6 Bertie Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1JP or email it to
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - 31 May, FOR LORRIES -29 June, FOR WALKING

Please note that in future applications can be downloaded from

Any queries, please phone Anne on 01926 777103 or email

KENILWORTH CARNIVAL is in aid of Kenilworth Carnival Comforts Fund and other local Charities.

The Carnival Committee would like to bring to your attention that it is your responsibility to organise your own Risk Assessment for your float, i.e. possibility of falling/tripping off float, slip, trip or fall on float etc. and your measures to ensure this does not happen, You must ensure that all articles on the bed of the lorry are securely attached, i.e. chairs, tables, etc. If some of your participants are going to walk at the side of the lorries, we recommend that they are at least 1 metre away from the sides of the lorries. We want you to have fun on the day but we need to keep you safe. We would also like your help in trying to stop the throwing of coins, especially in Bridge Street/Rosemary Hill, by ensuring that someone from your float goes amongst the crowds on the banks of the Abbey Fields as this will, hopefully, stop the throwing of coins from this point.

SAFETY RULES FOR CARNIVAL FLOAT ORGANISERS

ADEQUATE SUPERVISION ON THE FLOAT – ONE ADULT TO TEN CHILDREN SUGGESTED BUT IF CHILDREN UNDER EIGHT THEN MORE ADULTS ARE REQUIRED.

ALL CHILDREN ARE TO BE SEATED AND REMAIN SEATED WHILST THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

A BARRIER MUST BE IN PLACE AROUND THE LORRY, WE SUGGEST A MINIMUM OF 2FT/600MM.

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT ON THE BARRIER WITH THEIR FEET DANGLING.

AT STOPS, CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON OR OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION AND ASSISTANCE OF AN ADULT.

NO CHILD SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO RIDE ON ANY PART OF THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE BED OF THE WAGON.

ENTRANTS ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO SQUIRT LIQUID OR THROW MISSILES INTO THE CROWD AS THIS MAY CAUSE INJURY AND A MARSHALL COULD WITHDRAW YOUR ENTRY FROM THE PROCESSION.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR DRIVER KNOWS THAT IT IS NECESSARY NOT TO ALLOW TOO BIG A GAP TO DEVELOP BETWEEN YOU AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.

ALCOHOL IS BANNED ON ALL FLOATS. THE POLICE OR A MARSHALL WILL WITHDRAW ANY FLOATS FOUND WITH ALCOHOL.

THE COMMITTEE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENT, INJURY OR LOSS.

FLOATS/WALKERS APPLICATION FORM

Class______

Name of entry______

IF A LORRY IS REQUIRED, PLEASE COMPLETE THESE DETAILS:

Size ______

Delivery Location______

Delivery Time______

Are you playing music on your Float? YES / NO

Name/Group______

Are you using a dry ice smoke machine or similar?YES/NO

DETAILS OF PERSON SUBMITTING ENTRY.

I agree to accept the Judge’s decision as final. I have read the Safety rules and the Risk Assessment sheet given to me. I will provide by own Risk Assessment for my entry and two marshals to assist on the day.

Signature______Date ______

Name______

Address______

______

Email______

Telephone No______