Carnival makes a welcome return after Covid cancellation last year
The ever-popular Worthing Carnival made a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
The pandemic forced the event to be cancelled last year but the relaxing of restrictions allowed it to go ahead on Sunday and Monday.
While the event did not feature the usual parade, there was a host of food and community stalls and live music, as well as a market and funfair.
The Worthing and Highdown Rotary Clubs, supported by the newly formed Littlehampton Satellite Rotary Club, joined forces to ensure there was a fun-filled event over the two days
Children were entertained by Punch and Judy, and enjoyed chasing bubbles, as well as taking advantage of the bouncy castles and fair ground rides.
TowncrierBobSmytherman was very much at the fore, putting everyone in the party mood.
The mayor Lionel Harman spent time visiting the stalls and thanked everyone for their efforts and youth mayor, Will Nyss and deputy Henny Sonnemann-Petty were also in attendance.
Carnival committee member Gerald Ilsley said: “It seems as if the carnival has been a real success in spite of not being able to have the usual parade. I would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors, and also thank all the Rotarians who have given up their time over the weekend to make this such a success.”
A carnival has been running in Worthing since 1921. Organisers hope to put on a worthy centenary celebration next year, following the cancellation of the 2020 event and a smaller one being held this year.
They have started a crowdfunding campaign in order to raise some extr
Anyone who would like to lend their support should visit www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/ WorthingCarnival2021