Family
Mark your calendars for Saturday 23rd November and join us in Ashford Town Centre for a fabulously festive day including:
Join us for a full day of festive fun for the whole family – with a Christmas markers market, free lantern making workshops and performances at the Bandstand and Elwick Place.
Due to the Carnival’s increasing popularity, this year’s parade route has been reversed – now starting off from the Lower High Street at 5pm, finishing in spectacular style outside The Ashford Cinema at Elwick Place.
This year’s parade will be led by a giant Firebird. With a fountain of sparks from its beak, it will help guide the procession of local schools, youth and community groups and Ashford based businesses through the town.
The theme for this year’s parade is Ashford – The Place That Makes Us. Emergency Exit Arts, famed for their awe-inspiring displays each year at Glastonbury and The Lord Mayor's Show in London, are leading on the creations with Made In Ashford. They are already busy getting this year’s lantern builds underway.
Thank you to our joint presenting partners and sponsors, Bucksford Law Ltd, EKC Ashford College, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and You Fibre.
Carnival of Baubles build at home lantern kits are now available, because it is never too early for some Christmas crafting!
Purchase a kit for £5 on the Made in Ashford website. BUY KITS HERE
Either have it delivered to your home or save on postage by collecting it from the shop located in Park Mall, Ashford Town Centre.
These kits are aimed at 5+ and smaller children will need adult supervision & guidance.
The kit includes willow, tissue paper and instructions. You will need scissors, tape, PVA glue and a light (fairy lights or an electronic candle).
Tickets will soon be available for Carnival of the Baubles Lantern Making Workshops with Made in Ashford!
- Carnival of the Baubles Lantern Making Workshops
- County Square Shopping Centre
- -Various dates (2nd,9th,16th November) and time slots will become available for booking soon
Join in with this year's Carnival of the Baubles event by making your own beautiful festive lantern and proudly parading it in the giant illuminated procession through town!
Here's your chance to craft your own Christmas lantern using willow and tissue paper. The workshops are being run by Made in Ashford in County Square and are perfect for all the family to enjoy. The sessions are aimed at 5 years+ and grown-ups are very welcome to make a lantern too.
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