Blackpool Carnival is coming back with a bang this summer, and organisers are looking to involve the entire community to make it bigger than ever.

The carnival is a celebration of Blackpool by the people who live in the resort. It involves live music and dance, fun activities like tug-of-war and beach football, plenty of stalls, and much more besides.

One of the highlights is the colourful parade that rolls down the promenade from North Pier to South Pier, including fancy dress costumes, bands, and classic vehicles.

Blackpool Community Radio BCR broadcasts all the latest plans and details of the event regularly.

The very first version of Blackpool Carnival was a major spectacle held back in 1923, and it was revived by volunteers in 2017 to create a free event for the local people and the community, backed by a lottery grant of £10000

Join the fun at the Blackpool Carnival 2025. Click here to apply Blackpool Carnival Application Form