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Live music

Founded in 1970, Kendal Torchlight Carnival weekend attracts around 30,000 people to Kendal each year.

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Vibrant costumes

The Carnival Procession and Street Party celebrate the traditions, creativity, diversity and vision of local people, as they celebrate all that makes a place and its communities great.  The Carnival sees around 1800 local and visiting ‘processionists’ from schools, local businesses, voluntary and community groups.

The Carnival winds their way through the streets of Kendal creating an extravaganza of weird and wonderful contraptions, masks and costumes, dancers, musicians and artists.

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Community engagement

The Kendal Torchlight procession takes place on the Friday evening with a Street Party on the Saturday afternoon.

Over the two dates, Kendal town centre will be filled with fun, music, creativity and dance for everyone to enjoy!

See the Kendal Torchlight Carnival website for more information.

Memories that last!