The streets of Whitley Bay will be alive with sound, colour and drama this summer when Whitley Bay Carnival returns with a 10th birthday bash.
The popular festival has revealed plans for its big anniversary and will be marking the occasion in style with a two-day spectacular from May 27-28 which will launch with a birthday-theme parade. The two days of entertainment, boosted by the success of a crowdfunder appeal earlier this year, will include live music, street food, bars, circus acts and a carnival ball featuring local favourites The Baghdaddies.
As usual, it is set to be a real community affair, with more than 2,000 local people - including groups and schools - having been involved in its planning for weeks. The stage is all set for a party-style celebration with a musical backdrop including London-based afrobeat group Soothsayers and the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band.
