CARNIVAL OF BAUBLES IS BACK !
Loveashford , in conjunction with Emergency Exit Arts , Made in Ashford and a host of other local artists , will be bringing Carnival of the Baubles back to our high street this winter with a magical parade of hand-crafted lanterns .
This Christmas , Carnival of the Baubles will shine a light on those who call Ashford home , with a particular focus on what makes Ashford special and the experience of moving to Ashford for those who have come from somewhere else – be it from London , Kabul or Kathmandu !
Themed around disco and dancing , this year ’ s parade will also host a special appearance from Emergency Exit Art ’ s Disco Turtle – a giant mechanical puppet that will lead the procession full of glitter and light through the town , accompanied by the best disco tunes !
SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2021
Parade starts at Elwick Place , Ashford at 5pm and ends Lower High Street 6pm
The Carnival of the Baubles procession will be the finale in an action packed day for Ashford
➜ 10am-6pm : Makers Market – Christmas version ! ( Park Mall and Upper High Street )
➜ 10am-2pm : Public lantern -making workshop at the Craftship ( Park Mall )
➜ 4pm : Evening Christmas Market from Kent Food Hubs
➜ 5-6pm : Carnival of the Baubles
➜ 6pm -8pm : Family Rave on the Bandstand with Ashford College
Please note that all event plans are correct at the time of publishing and have been planned in line with the latest COVID-19 Government guidance . The organisers reserve the right to withdraw these events at any time or introduce extra measures to preserve public safety should guidance change .