Despite fears that wet and windy weather would put a damper on the Swanage Carnival procession, the earlier showers dried up to allow the parade to go ahead as planned.
The traditional carnival procession kicked off at around 3 pm on Sunday 30th July 2023, winding its way through the centre of Swanage in Dorset.
There were still some puddles but the afternoon fortunately stayed dry for the procession
Avoided the bad weather
While the parade of carnival floats and marching bands luckily avoided the bad weather, unfortunately the AeroSupaBatics Wingwalkers had to cancel its display over Swanage Bay planned to take place at 2.30 pm, due to the strong winds.
However there was still plenty to see!
Winning procession entrants
Most comical
- Dementia Friendly Purbeck
Best in Purbeck
- Swanage Sea Rowing Club
Best overall
- Swanage Sea Rowing Club
Group A walking fancy dress
- 1st – Allsorts
- 2nd – Sea Swimmers
- 3rd – Churches Together
Group B trade
- 1st – Cumulus
- 2nd – Woodyhyde
- 3rd – Army
Group C large tableau
- 1st – Sea Rowers
- 2nd – Dementia Friendly
- 3rd – Sydenham
Group D small tableau
- 1st – Weldmar Hospicecare
Procession in pictures
