‘GIANT’
There will be giant parade structures, beautifully costumed carnival club promenaders, families, artists and musicians all joining the parade through Whitley Bay at the heart of a day of theatre, live music, street food and community celebration.
Produced by SALTo Arts Productions CIO in partnership with Whitley Bay Big Local Creative Civic Change and North Tyneside Council with support from Arts Council England, Big Lottery and local businesses
10am-8pm
Parade: Whitley Bay Metro Station to Spanish City at 11.00 via Station Road, Whitley Road, Park View and Marine Ave to the Links and Spanish City Plaza arriving approx. 12 noon.
The team has been working with the residents and business community in Whitley Bay in partnership with Whitley Bay Big Local and New Prospects Association to create the Whitley Bay Carnival since 2014.
Since it’s revival, Whitley Bay Carnival has grown from a half day parade and exhibition involving 200 promenaders and an audience of around 2,000 to a two day festival actively engaging over 2,000 participants and attracting audiences of around 17,000 from far beyond the town. The Carnival has contributed to local pride and played a key role in changing the narrative of this seaside town from one of neglect and negativity to pride and optimism.
