Published:
2:58 pm, August 13, 2022
Organizers of a popular seaside carnival have announced the cancellation of the event’s fireworks display and lantern parade, following advice from the fire service.
The Aldeburgh Carnival traditionally ends with a fireworks display, but given the dry conditions, organizers have decided to cancel it this year.
In a Facebook post, event organizers said: “Following advice from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service this morning, and due to the extreme weather we have been experiencing locally, we have taken the decision to cancel the carnival fireworks display to Aldeburgh and the Lantern procession on Monday, August 15.
“We are very sorry that this was necessary, however we still plan to hold all other events including the afternoon float procession and hope to extend other evening activities to keep you all entertained.
“We are expecting a great turn out to celebrate the return of the carnival to the wonderful and slightly cooler weather on the Suffolk coast in Aldeburgh.
“We thank you for your continued support of Aldeburgh Carnaval.”
It comes after the county has seen another heatwave this week and a drought has been declared in Suffolk.
Temperatures in Suffolk are expected to remain high this weekend at 35C.
