Barlow Carnival celebrates 60 years

Barlow Carnival is celebrating its diamond jubilee this week.

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Aug 2017, 07:00 GMT

Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:07 GMT

Barlow Carnival.
Float fans from the Tickled Trout have a day out at the races. — Barlow Carnival. Float fans from the Tickled Trout have a day out at the races.

There will be a scarecrow trail, flower festivals and well dressings among the events which run from Auguyst 16 to 20.

The highlight of festivities will be carnival day on Saturday, August 19, with a parade of floats leaving Springfield Road at 2pm and heading for the recreation ground where there will be maypole dancing, stalls and classic cars.

For more details: www.barlowcarnival.co.uk