Worthing Carnival returns to town for great weekend

Worthing Carnival returned to Steyne Gardens on Sunday and Monday to bring joy to the bank holiday weekend.

On Sunday, residents and visitors enjoyed live music, stalls, and family fun, while on Monday people could see the classic car show, grab more food and drink, and enjoy the parade.

The annual procession, which set off from Grand Avenue, saw people don a variety of costumes from Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and Legally Blonde's Elle Woods to a host of stormtroopers.

Elle Woods at Worthing Carnival (Image: Janet Levett)

There was also a fair on the promenade for the entire weekend.

The events were free but donations were taken throughout the two-day event to help support Rotary Club Worthing’s good causes.

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MP for Worthing West Sir Peter Bottomley attended the festivities and praised the “warmth and strength” of the community.

“Every August bank holiday weekend, the warmth and strength of our community is proven once again with the welcome celebrations at Worthing Carnival, organised with joy and success by the Rotary Club of Worthing,” he said.

A stormtrooper at Worthing Carnival (Image: Janet Levett)

“It was clear that everyone enjoyed participating. There were performers of all varieties and a fine selection of local activity groups, businesses and charities with stalls including Worthing Gin, Seaside Hospital Radio, Bohunt School and Cats Protection.

“When I visited on Monday, there were countless families with smiles on the faces of people of all ages. The weather was good too: reliably, Sunny Summer Worthing for much of the day.

Groups from across the area got involved (Image: Janet Levett)

“Thank you to all involved for yet another year of joy and festivities, bringing the summer to an enjoyable close.”

A spokesman from Rotary Club Worthing thanked all those who attended and supported the carnival.

“What a great two days of carnival,” the spokesman said.

The town's major Jon Roser and town crier Bob Smytherman at the festivities (Image: Janet Levett)

“A huge thanks to all our sponsors and supporters, to all the participants and the general public who turned out to support the carnival and gave so generously.

“Their generosity enables Rotary Worthing to continue with its charitable giving. Thank you all.”