Please note the earlier assembly time this year to ensure that the  Parade can leave at 12.30pm.

The earlier assembly and leaving times this year are to allow the Parade to take it’s time through the streets of the Town and to ensure that the events on the Howdale can run according to the schedule.

From 12 noon. As has become traditional Downham Market and District Chamber of Trade will be arranging teas, coffees and soft drinks. There will be a Fairground. The Swan has applied for a license to operate a Bar on the Howdale

ADJUSTED SCHEDULE

DOWNHAM MARKET FESTIVAL
Carnival Arena Attractions – Monday 30th May 2005

 

2pm            OFFICIAL OPENING OF CARNIVAL DAY by the Mayor of Downham Market, Councillor Colin Sampson, including the announcement and presentation of the Downham Market Citizen of the Year Award again promoted by the Lynn News and Norfolk Citizen. The £100 prize money has been donated by ChemCure.

 

2.15pm            THE VANDER BROTHERS’ DOUBLE WHEEL SPECTACULAR. This 60 ft high Double Wheel of Death attraction requires the two performers to have nerves of steel as they take part in these daring activities. Magnificent feats of balance by magnificent showmen. Not an event for the faint hearted to take part in but all the thrills of the main arena are there for your entertainment. It has to be seen to be believed.

 

2.25pm            BOZO and ZIZI with FREDDIE THE FIRE ENGINE continue the entertainment in the arena this afternoon. The two experienced clowns along with Freddie’s antics will keep Kids of all ages rocking with laughter. Described as ‘Wet, Wild and Crazy’ their fun in the main arena will wash all your worries away.

 

2.55pm            COVENTRY CORPS OF DRUMS MARCHING BAND make a welcome return to the Downham Market Carnival arena. The Band was formed in 1947 and has become one of the most famous and respected youth marching bands in the country. Appearances have taken them all over the UK as well as tours overseas to Belgium, Holland, Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland, France and Norway. In 1983 they became the first non American corps to march in the prestigious Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

The Corps consists of young people aged 9 to 21 with their uniform styled upon that of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. Their repertoire includes ballet, traditional marches, classics and jazz and their instrumentation consists of full bugles, drums, tuned percussion and keyboards.

 

3.15pm            PRESENTATION OF BEST DRESSED FLOATS AWARDS. You have seen the Parade as it made its way through the Town. The judges have made their decisions and now it is time to present the trophies. A great deal of work has gone into the decorations – everyone is a winner for taking part. It could be you next year.

 

3.25pm            BOZO and ZIZI return to the arena with yet another session of fun for people of all ages. Will FREDDIE the FIRE ENGINE behave himself this time? Your guess is as good as anyone else’s but when clowns get together with water it is unlikely that there will be much peace and tranquility!

 

3.50pm            THE VANDER BROTHERS’ DOUBLE WHEEL SPECTACULAR again returns to the arena to amaze us with their daring feats on the death-defying Double Wheel. More tricks and dare-devil moves to set your nerves on edge – and you will only be watching.

 

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