Aldeburgh Carnival – What's happening?

🎉 Aldeburgh Carnival – 16th–18th Aug 🎉
Sat 16th
🐤 Duck Races – 4:30pm
🪁 Giant Kite Flying
🗺️ Treasure Hunt – daily

Sun 17th
🏃‍♂️ 10K Mini Marathon – 10am
🎭 Punch & Judy – 12pm & 2:30pm
🍾 Waiters’ Race – 2:50pm
🚤 Egg Boat Race – 4:45pm
🎶 Songs of Praise – 6pm

Mon 18th – Carnival Day
🚀 Fair Weather Rocket – 8am
🏊 Swimming Races – 8:30am
🚤 Lifeboat Launch – from 10:30am
🎨 Decorated Premises – from 11am
🥁 Pipe Band – 2:20pm
👑 Carnival Queen – 3pm
🎉 Procession – 3:15pm
💃 Samba & Street Disco – 6pm
🏮 Lantern Procession – 8:45pm
🎆 Fireworks – 9:15pm

📖 Full details, maps & entries in the official programme – get yours here!

The excitement is building as we proudly announce this year’s Carnival Queen and her attendants, who will lead the procession from Saturday 16th to Monday 18th August!

🌟 Rosie Smith (18) has been chosen as the 2025 Carnival Queen. A Year 13 student at Farlingaye Sixth Form, Rosie studies Criminology, Health and Social Care, and Sociology — and also works at The Chocolate Teapot on Aldeburgh High Street. She’s been involved in the Carnival for years, first as an attendant in 2018 and now fulfilling her dream of becoming Queen.

👧 Seren Foxon-Payne (9), a Year 5 pupil at Benhall St Mary’s Primary School, and
👧 Florence Anderton (10), who attends Aldeburgh Primary School, will be this year’s attendants. Seren enjoys swimming, cycling, art, and dance, while Florence loves reading (especially Harry Potter!), swimming, art, and playing the piano.

We’re delighted to have these three wonderful young people representing the Carnival this year — be sure to give them a wave during the big weekend! ✨

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