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July 9, 2025

St Annes: Carnival 2025 - 11th-13th July


St Annes Carnival 2025

Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025 at Ashton Gardens. This year’s carnival is going to be a blockbuster, and we hope you’re as excited as we are! Get ready for a reel good time!

This traditional weekend begins with a parade through the town at 10.30am on the Saturday morning and then into Ashton Gardens for family fun during the weekend. The Crowning of the Carnival Queen takes place in the Gardens at 1.15pm.

Over the whole weekend there are many stalls, games, children’s rides and bouncy castles. Entertainment is provided by local schools, youth groups, musicians and singers. Traditional races for all the family create a lot of fun and rivalry. There are many competitions to get involved with including tug-of-war, Dog Agility and Best Dressed dogs!
  • Friday – Live music from 6.30pm.
  • Saturday – Parade, Crowning Ceremony and live entertainment all day
  • Sunday – Competitions, family races and games, tug of war and the raffle draw.
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
(Visit Fylde Coast)