Thousands Enjoy Market Harborough Carnival

Organisers of the Market Harborough Carnival are thanking all who attended Saturday’s big community event.

It has been hailed a big success after thousands of people went along to support it.

The day began with over 500 runners taking part in a !0k run around the town, before a parade of around 20 floats and other vehicles toured town.

Pic: Andy Carpenter

People lined the streets to watch the parade pass and a big crowd gathered in the town centre.

Thousands then turned out to enjoy a host of activities and entertainment at Symington’s Recreation Ground, including live music and performances from singers and dancers around the HFM stage.

The Best Float first prize went to Farndon Fields Primary School, 1st Bowden Scout Group’s Squirrels section got second place and third place went to Meadowdale Primary School.

Harborough Big Green Week launched at the carnival, with organisations championing sustainability running stalls in the ‘Green Street.’

Paul Milligan, chairman of the volunteer organising committee, spoke to HFM:

PICS: Andy Carpenter & HFM