The Wild West came to town at the weekend as Diss Carnival welcomed thousands of people to its streets – are you in our picture gallery?
People came out to watch Dinsdale the Duck lead around 30 floats through the town, before reaching Diss Park, where there was hours of fun to be had.
Cowboy stunt shows, Texas two-step dance lessons, a carnival rodeo bull and gold panning were among a host of activities at Sunday’s showpiece.
Dinsdale the Duck. Picture: Mark BullimoreRob Hamilton and Nicky Driscoll of Diddy Long Legs. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe streets were packed to welcome the procession through Diss. Picture: Mark BullimoreDiss Carnival Procession. Picture: Mark BullimoreSome enjoying the Diss Carnival and Family Fun Day. Picture: Mark Bullimore2nd Diss (S.A.) Scouts. Picture: Mark BullimoreBreagha and Cosmo Hardy of the Foolhardy Circus. Picture: Mark BullimoreMerryfields Play School. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe Galactic Troopers walking in the carnival procession. Picture: Mark BullimoreSome even brought their own horses. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe Diss Carnival procession went from the high School all the way to Diss Park. Pictures: Mark BullimoreDiss Red Hat Society. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe town turned out for the biggest day in the Diss event calendar. Picture: Mark BullimoreSome took on the Wild West theme of Diss Carnival. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe dog show in the main arena. Picture: Mark BullimoreSome pulled out all the stops to keep with the Wild West theme of the day. Picture: Mark Bullimore
Carnival committee member Kimberley Jaynes said: “We are delighted that this year’s carnival was an incredible success.
“The turnout exceeded our expectations, with an impressive number of people coming together to celebrate and enjoy the day.
“The vibrant atmosphere, fantastic performances and free activities made it an unforgettable event for all.”
People of all ages got into the Wild West spirit of the day. Picture: Mark BullimoreWinners of the Most Flamboyant Entry Niamh Rackham, Lee Rackham, Simon Gillings (sponsor), Adalynn Rackham and Danielle Rackham. Pictures: Mark BullimoreSome travelled from far, far away to be a part of the Diss Carnival. Picture: Mark BullimoreSome enjoying the Diss Carnival Procession. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe Garden Project Team. Picture: Mark BullimoreWinners of the best window display, Sarah Bigley and Adam Tyler of Oxfam. Picture: Mark BullimoreWinners of the best walking group, Tried All Fitness. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe dog show in the main arena. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe Galactic Troopers. Picture: Mark BullimoreDiss and Scole Primary Academy Partnership and members of Diss Museum. Picture: Mark BullimoreSome of the Diss Carnival procession. Picture: Mark BullimoreMatt Scade of the Waveney Foodbank. Picture: Mark BullimoreHeather Mcpherson-Babb with her pink tractor. Picture: Mark BullimoreHigh speed boating on the Mere. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe dog show in the main arena. Picture: Mark Bullimore
The fun day, which included dog shows, a fun fair, circus performers and arts and crafts were followed by an evening of live music.
Mrs Jaynes said: “We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who attended and supported us.
“Their enthusiasm and support are what makes this community event so special.
“We also want to thank the parade entrants, volunteers, performers, stallholders, window dressing entrants and our sponsors for their fantastic support.”
Music and dancing were big parts of the celebratory day. Picture: Mark BullimoreMerryfields Play School. Picture: Mark BullimoreNiamh, Danielle and Adalynn Rackham panning for gold. Picture: Mark BullimoreJeff Gallant singing on the main stage. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe Voice Squad. Picture: Mark BullimoreHere's looking at you, cowboy. Picture: Mark BullimoreTribe All Fitness. Picture: Mark BullimoreDiss Guiding float in the procession. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe Voice Squad performing in the pavilion. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe dog show in the main arena. Picture: Mark BullimoreCountry dancing by the pavilion. Picture: Mark BullimoreTribe All Fitness performing in the main ring. Picture: Mark BullimoreBurlesque dancing in the Pavilion. Picture: Mark BullimoreThe dog show in the main arena. Picture: Mark Bullimore
The carnival committee will start planning for next year’s carnival in September. Anyone interested in getting involved should email carnival@diss.gov.uk or phone 01379 643848.
