CARY CELEBRATES CARNIVAL IN STYLE!

Encouraged by great weather, an enthusiastic crowd of revellers gathered in Castle Cary last Saturday night to celebrate the tradition and creativity of carnival!

The big carts lit up the narrow ancient streets, with incredibly creative walkers, top twirling majorettes and tip-top bands completing the wonderful procession.

“The biggest cheers of the night went to the local entries, especially the primary schools, families and youth groups”  said new Carnival Committee Chair, Simon Duck.  “The numbers of children and the creativity of the entries was great to see!”

North Cadbury Primary School’s Cadbury’s Chocolates, narrowly squeezed Queen Camel and their hoards of Little Misses and Mr Men of Countess Gytha into second place in the Inter Schools Cup.

The spectator’s choice award went to local family, the Wixeys, and Super Mario Bros – Bowsers Revenge. 

“It was great to see the community come together for a great night out” continues Society Chair, Simon.  “Entrants always say that Cary Carnival is special because the crowd is so warm and welcoming.  A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported carnival in our towns.”

Onto results for the big carts, best tableau going to the mesmerising entry The Shortest Day from Magnum Carnival Club, with best overall entry Hot Rock Carnival Club bringing South America to Somerset with Samba!

Setting the standard of walking entries was high-flying Dee Gees Carnival Club, and Roger Muspratt with Emporer Ming, and the hilarious dancing can-cans of ABC Carnival Club – yes really?!

Some of the most-hard fought entries were in the Juvenile categories, so huge congratulations to parents and participants!  Especially Alice Loftus (best Individual Masquerader), Infinity Dance Group (best Group Juvenile) and Mini Reveller’s Mario cart.

Finally, congratulations to the sparkling Illumination Twirlers who came first in the majorettes’ competition.

“Over 70% of the collection goes to local charitable causes so we’re delighted to say that that from both carnivals we raised £2,300.  A very big thank you to our ever-generous community!” said Wendy Hunt, Carnival Deputy Chair.

The Carnival Society would like to thank everyone; our sponsors, marshals, collectors and the 100’s of other people who help make our big night out happen. Carnival spirit is alive and well in Cary!