St Agnes welcomed huge crowds to its annual carnival event at the weekend – after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
St Agnes Carnival returned on Saturday (August 6) after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic had to be canceled due to the Covid pandemic.
Dungarees galore!! Credit: John Hartley
At 5.30pm large crowds lined the carnival route, which was led by St Agnes Bolster Giant and his band of drummers.
The procession started on Goonvrea Street, traveling towards Church Town and then continued along Trevaunance Street to St Agnes Rugby Club, where live music and refreshments were served.
I feel the need, the need for speed! Credit: John Hartley
Mandy Kimmins, a member of the St Agnes Committee said: “It was amazing to see St Agnes full to the brim with people enjoying the return of the St Agnes Carnival! It has been missed by all! Well done to all who were so colourful, musical, creative and humorous in their entrances! A hugely successful event. The costumes especially with some of the youngsters were amazing!'”
The St. Agnes Carnival Kingdom then followed with their local surf girls and was followed by dancing, routines, music, three silver bands, a samba band and various floats by all members of the community.
So many Boris Johnsons!! Credit: John Hartley
Grade winners include:
Funniest – Give John & Yoko peace a chance
Best Musical – The Miners Arms 14 Years of Mayhem paid special tribute to Terry Williams.
Winners best walk – St Agnes Netball Club Betty Swollocks Scarecrows
Best Decorated Buggy – Maverick (Top Gun)
Under 16’s Float – Scarecrow Wedding
For the carnival to continue, the St Agnes Committee set up a GoFundMe page which has now reached more than £700. If you would like to donate, visit gofund.me/86cb651d
Peace! John and Yoko Ono swim. Credit: John Hartley
