The Parade
The centrepiece of Carnival is the Parade. Around midday the Decorated Floats arrive in the village car park. They are joined by entrants for the Fancy Dress classes and, by the marching bands, and any of the Classic Vehicles wishing to take part in the Parade.
Meanwhile the Band leading the Parade and the Carnival Queen’s Float join the Chairman and the Official Opener opposite the Star Inn. At 1.00pm the Band set off, followed by the Official Opener and the Chairman in an open topped, classic car.
They are followed by the Carnival Queen, her Deputy and Attendants. After about 200 yards the rest of the Parade join on behind the Queen’s Float and proceed through the village to the Carnival Field arriving about 45 minutes later.
The Floats are judged in three categories, Adults, Children and Business. Judging takes place somewhere on route so their performance is taken into account as well as the decoration. The winning Float in each category will receive prizes.
One of the Children’s Floats is given a special award (The Donna Jones Trophy) for outstanding effort which commemorates the brave fight against leukaemia of one young girl from Eynsham who always enjoyed Carnival. Although the Fancy Dress Entrants parade through the village they are judged when they reach the Carnival Field in age categories. Prizes are awarded.
Directions to the carnival can be found if you follow the
Where Are We link over to the left.
Watch the 2011 Parade on YouTube by Clicking on the link.
also photographs by Ben Langdon Photography
If you wish to purchase any of Ben's photographs,
then please contact him direct through his website.
Prizes awarded for best decorated vehicles and fancy dress.
DECORATED VEHICLES
Class 1 - Children's: the John Peachey Shield
Class 2 - Adults & Family: the Annual Challenge Cup
Class 3 - Business: the Jokab Safety Trophy.
Decorated Vehicles Results
Children's plus Johnny Peachey Shield
1st "The Royal Wedding": 1st Eynsham Cubs and Brownies
2nd "Doctor Who and the Cyber men": 1st Eynsham Beavers.
3rd "101 Dalmations": O'Neill Family & friends.
Adults & Family plus Annual Challenge Cup
1st "Hollywood Legends": Liversage Family.
2nd "Top Gear": Lett Family.
Business plus Jokab Safety Trophy
1st "The 'R' Team": Eynsham Rotary Club.
2nd "Celebrates the great British seaside": Standlake Vehicle Services.
SPECIAL AWARD
The Donna Jones Trophy awarded to overall winner chosen from classes 1 to 4
Special Award Result
"Celebrates the Great British Seaside": Standlake Vehicle Services.
Fancy Dress Results
Groups of 2 - 9 persons.
1st “Flutter of Butterflies”: Jessica Weller; Janay Porter; Matilda Bustin; Millie Bustin; Bess Schofield; Lilah Schofield.
2nd “Little Red Riding Hood”: Eliz Creasey; Jojo Creasey.
3rd “Pirates”: Jessica Butler-Miles; Lucy Hill; Christian Butler-Miles.
Children up to 7 years
1st “Butterfly”; Poppy Lenton.
2nd “Red Riding Hood”; Abigail Barratt.
3rd “Fairy Princess”; Ella Ahmet.
Children 8 - 12 years
1st “Hacker and Dodge”: Lily King; Sophie Iddon.
2nd “Pirate”: Reece Hewitt.
3rd “Little Red Riding Hood”: Francesca Taylor; Ilian Pearce.
Children 13 years and above
1st “Space cadets”: Daniel Reading; Leah Humphris.
2nd “Dalek”: Sam Scott.
3rd “Bumble Bee”: Lauren Walker.
