Greenford Carnival 2008
Saturday 5 July 2008
Midday - 8pm
Ravenor Park
Greenford Carnival photo gallery
Once again, Greenford Carnival will open the season of dazzling and diverse Ealing Summer events. Bringing a festive array of sights and sounds to Ravenor Park, the carnival is a day to delight in community spirit and the best in local entertainment.
Enjoy a variety in entertainment from four arenas: a main stage featuring music and dance; an acoustic stage; a sports area; and a families’ area.
Yes Brazil brings Carnivale’s glitz and glamour to Greenford with their vibrant and colourful samba extravaganza.
Be treated to a day packed full of lively performances including:
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the talented David Mensah
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the Oddfellas play tunes and songs from the British Isles and America using banjo, bodhran, bass, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, mandola, spoons and recorder - sometimes all at the same time
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Uke n' Boogie, a four piece vocal and ukulele band will provide unique entertainment with timeless classics on small instruments
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The Irish dance group and the students of Greenford’s Pinnacle Performing Arts will provide a variety of dances
Parents can chill out in the relaxation area, with facilities to warm bottles and feed babies, a soft play area and nice cups of tea.
Kids will love to participate in the magic, arts/crafts and circus skills workshops, as well as the ever-popular face painting and henna tattoos.
More family fun includes:
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sporting activities
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games
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a bird of prey show
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market stalls
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and a range of funfair activities and rides to suit all of the family
New to the UK and Greenford Carnival is Spider Mountain. Multi-level rings of criss-cross webbing bands will challenge and excite the intrepid climber.
Parking
Limited parking will be available at Stanhope Primary School, Mansell Road, Greenford UB6 9EG.
Open from 11:30am - 6pm (Please note the gates will be locked at 6pm)
£2 for the day
