Carnival News and PhotosYou are in: Somerset > Entertainment and Leisure > Carnival > News and Photos Get more information about and view photos of Somerset's world-famous carnivals.  The Gremlins from Bridgwater are celebrating their 60th year in the best way possible - a big party.  Are you a perfomer needing a stage? If so, then Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is looking for you!  A looming recession and red tape has put strain on carnival clubs.Can they keep the tradition alive?  A lashing of rain didn't put off thousands of people seeing the carts floating through Weston.  See photos of all the bright lights and crazy costumes as the carnival express roars into Wells.  Carnival carts lit up Glastonbury town centre - take a look at our pics here.  Angels, devils, Mary Poppins and characters from the Titanic - it can only be carnival. See pics here.  See if you can spot yourself in these pics of Burnham Carnival.  Check out this year's 403rd Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Has Bridgwater Carnival lost its spark? Decide for yourself with our videos and pictures.  Squibbing is a unique Bridgwater Carnival tradition. BBC Somerset's Emma Briton has a go. Carnival is an addictive pastime which has enraptured thousands of people. But why do they love it?  Find out how a failed gunpowder plot sparked the start of the world's biggest illuminted carnival. See how Points West's cameras captured the brilliant Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival in 1966! You are in: Somerset > Entertainment and Leisure > Carnival > News and Photos |
