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First Keighley Carnival to take place next month

A new Keighley Carnival has been born out of the team that came together before the pandemic to look at resurrecting the town's gala.

Keighley Carnival will take place on Saturday 10th September, and organisers say it will have traditional elements of a gala but 'with a modern twist'.

The founder and director of local charity Living Lights food bank and outreach service, Patrick McDonnell was until recently the chair of the committee but decided to hand the position over to Irena Harrison as he is focusing on the charity's work as the rising cost of living is seeing a greater demand on Living Lights services for local families in need. He remains however an active member of the carnival committee.

The carnival has the theme of 'The Greatest Showman' which organisers say was chosen as it is about inclusiveness. Local groups will be taking part in the planned parade which starts at 12.30 from Church Green and will be led by a large puppet elephant!

There will be a large fun fair, stage show and market stalls at Victoria Park where the parade will end and the Greatest Show will begin!

Entrance to the event is free and tokens will be on sale on the day for the funfair rides.

If you would like get involved and fundraise for the event you can get a fundraising pack by calling 07830 855544 or by emailing keighleycc22@gmail.com.

Monies raised from the Carnival will go towards the work of the Living Lights food bank and outreach service, local animal charity Furever Loved Animal Rescue and Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

The traditional gala queen role has been developed into a role of community champions, where children that have faced adversity or contributed to their community through covid will be celebrated. 

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