Big turnout expected for revived Oakengates Carnival
The first Oakengates Carnival since 1985 is set to draw a large crowd today.
The Oakengates Carnival Procession starts at the Wombridge Church at 12:30pm and will head down Priory road, up Hayward Parade, Church Parade, Slaney Street, across Stafford Road into Market Street with a final destination of Hartshill Park.
Entertainment throughout the day will keep the crowds entertained with the RAF Falcons Parachute team dropping in, an RAF Spitfire flyover, USA style wrestling, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car and original cast members Jeremy and Jemima Potts (Adrian Hall and Heather Ripley).
John Evans the world record breaking Head Balancer will wow the crowds, along with a funfair, It's a knockout, climbing wall, Owl man, exotic zoo, Magic Kev, Professor SqueezyJig over 20 stalls, dance groups, SuperZorbs, 5-a-side football and more.
Live music will include Arcade Parade, Paul Parker & Friends, The Endings, Olly Murs & Robbie Williams tributes, Why so serious? and Definitely Mightbe (Oasis & Stone Roses tribute).
Steve Bull and BIG Joe Egan will be in Oakengates to support the event.
