We'd like to welcome a new group to our procession this year...Darlington Labour Party Women's Forum will be joining our spectacular parade. Don't forget our theme ladies and dress up as your favourite hero or heroine #heroes #Heroines

Do you remember our Darlington Friends of the Earth last year and their wacky costumes in the procession. They are joining us again this year so we wonder what they'll arrive in this year? #darlocarnival

We are delighted to announce that the very talented Yvonne Slater will be entertaining you all with her songs from the 40s-70s. You can catch her at Pease Monument then later in Stanhope Park on our Performance "Platform" Area facebook.com/Yvonne-Vintage…

Blooming lovely...the residents, staff, families of the Eastbourne care Home plus our own carnival heroine Yvonne Preston have been making these colourful rosettes as modelled by Ron. Eastbourne residents & staff will be joining us on the day #darlington #carnival

More than 1,000 toddlers and their families attend reading event thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/dar…

Suffragettes, scientists and sports stars coming to community carnival thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16307861.…

URGENT NOTICE: With only 5 days until the Carnival could everyone who is performing in either the Procession, Market Place, Pease Monument and the "Platform" Area in the park please check their emails for the Info Pack. Contact us if yours isn't in your inbox

Dedicated children and family area in Stanhope Park for the carnival this Saturday. See you there for a full day of fun fun fun #carnival #darlington

What's On this Saturday at the carnival. Kicking off in the Market Place and Pease Monument before the procession. Live Music on stage all afternoon in Stanhope Park along with dance, singing and theatre performances #carnival #darlington #music

#carnival #Darlington #lovedarlo #countingdown

Who else is excited whoo hoo... #carnival #darlington #onedaytogo

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RAISE UP TO £500 FOR YOUR CHARITY AND RAISE YOUR PROFILE? We are looking for a local charity to benefit at next year’s Darlington Community Carnival. Please reply to us on [email protected] by 31st December 2018 #darlington #charity

Would you like your school involved in next year's Community Carnival on Saturday 29th June? If you want your child's school involved please speak to their teacher and let them know we've been in touch #carnival #GetInvolved

Happy Christmas from the elves at the Darlington Community Carnival. We are so looking forward to sharing our plans for 2019's event with you next year. Until then, have a fabulous Christmas and New Year from us all

Happy New Year everyone! Who's remembered to SAVE THE DATE of the carnival this year in their shiney new diary? Just in case you've forgotten: Saturday 29th June 2019. It's gonna be a cracker... #carnival2019

Are you a member of a community or charity group? Do you run a dance or musical group? Would you like to participate in our parade and showcase your talents? Drop us a message for details......

Will you be attending the first Pick, Pie and a Pint of 2019? To register your interest, email [email protected]. #DarlingtonCares #volunteering

CONGRATULATIONS to this year's nominated Charity Angel Gowns with Love and thank you to the other charities that applied for this year's event. Pop over to their page and read about what they do. And maybe you could help in some small way as well: facebook.com/groups/7598176…

Here it is folks, the carnival captured in all it's glory. What was your favourite part of the day #carnival #Darlington #familyfun #music #Dance #community youtu.be/udWhGS8SInU