The leaders of the Carnival and Dolphin Marching Band
I can’t believe it’s been a year since the Pirate-theme carnival in Bognor Regis during which we got to mingle with the one and only Jack Sparrow! I was really looking forward to this year’s event as it has been taken over by the Bognor Regis Carnival Association and I had an inkling that it was going to be even more special than last year. Well, I am delighted to say I wasn’t disappointed and the whole event proved to be a great success, all the more for the weather being sunny and warm, just perfect for a celebration such as this.
Alice in Wonderland float
It was wonderful to see so many children from various schools and performance groups taking part, looking so proud and having such a marvellous time, some even came from nearby towns such as Littlehampton and Hastings. I always find this type of thing very heart warming, as I know how much this means to them and their families.
Our neighbours from Hastings, Hastings Coastal Twirlers
Being a seaside town, we just have to have pirates, which I love, and they were jolly and merry and put a smile on everyone’s faces, as did the Super Heroes on bikes, ranging from Batman and grumpy Hulk to uplifting Buzz Lightyear: simply superb!
And the Pirates arrived!
Getting everyone dancing
All the Super Heroes together on their bikes
But I have to say that my absolute favourite was the Bognor Regis Swimming School float, with all the children dressed up as characters from The Little Mermaid film, which still holds a big place in my heart as an all-time feel-good movie , with great characters and songs.
My favourite float: Bognor Regis Swimming Club and The Little Mermaid theme
One of the things that keep me going through the winter in the UK and helps me keep my sanity is my weekly Zumba class in one of the local schools and I was very pleased that our group was asked to take part this year. Here are two of the lovely instructors who make it all possible and keep us fit and healthy, Clare and Linz. We had a 25 minute slot that had to be cut short to 13 minutes due to some other events running overtime. Still, it felt great to be part of it.
Clare and Linz, our Zumba instructors
Here are a few more photos of this happy occasion. I hope you like them and that maybe some of you can come and join in the fun next year.
Our very own Queen!
And local Billy Lightbulb celebrity!
Local school performers
Local school performers
Robin Hood float
seaside float
Littlehampton Queen and Princess
This looks like a very fun event! I love parades and costumes (and pirates)
Me too! And we can all do with a bit of cheer at the end of such a long, cold and miserable winter and spring! Hope the sunshine is here to stay, but in England you never know!!! 🙂
I have nominated you for the 5 day challenge. You can do it whenever you want. You always have great pictures and interesting little stories about your experiences, I thought you would be perfect for this.
https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2015/06/16/day-3-of-the-five-day-challenge/
Thank you for thinking of me, Darlene, I’ll have a look and hopefully I’ll be able to rise to it! 🙂