Looe Carnival's Summer Week of Fun

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This coming weekend sees the start of Looe Carnival week and is the highlight of the Looe Lions' event calandar. There will be a week of events to cater for all ages and interests and everyone is hoping this glorious weather to continue.

The list of events are as follows:

Sunday 29th July
Coast and Country - 14th Vintage and Classic Transport Display
Incorporating
All day - Car Boot Sale - West Wayland - Gates open for Car Booters from 8.00am

Parade of Vehicles with side-shows, rides, demonstrations, bar, refreshments and entertainment.
Admission only £2.00 per Car.

Monday 30th July
Carnival Royalty Choosing.
Assemble for judging at 6.30pm
in West Looe Square. (outside the Fire Station )
Followed by
Looe’s Traditional Floral Dance -
led by St. Pinnock and Liskeard Silver Band.
Starts from West Looe Square at 7.30pm

Tuesday 31st July
Annual Carnival Fun Run - Adult and Juniors:
Plus - u/13 Mini Fun Run.
Entry fee - £3.00 Adult; £1.50 u/18.
Medals for all finishers plus class trophies.

Wednesday 1st August
Children’s Sand Modelling Competition - East Looe Beach
2.30 - 3.30 pm. Prizes. Entry 50p.

Thursday 2nd August
Polperro Fishermen’s Choir in Concert - 8:00pm
Sea Front/Lifeboat House

Friday 3rd August
Traditional Seaside Entertainment for Children ( of all ages )
* Paul Scott’s Punch and Judy Show * Balloon Modelling * Magical Fun  Free!! *

East Looe Beach from 2.00pm

(The following event is limited to participants aged 18 or over, photo ID proof of age is required)
Sponsored 3 Legged Race  (Fancy Dress optional) in aid of Ellie’s Haven
meet 7 pm Fire Station 7.30pm
starting from The Jolly Sailor ending at The Boscarn.

Saturday 4th August
Fire Station Open Day, in aid of the Firemen's Benevolent Fund.

*  Grand Carnival Procession  *
Assemble for judging - 6.00pm prompt - at Marine Drive, Hannafore. Parade moves off at 7.00pm to East Looe
led by St Pinnock and Liskeard Silver Bands, City of Plymouth Pipe Band, Majorettes, Floats and Walkers.
Collections are for Lions’ Charities - Please give generously.

We hope that you can be part of it and have a great time.

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