Diss Carnival line-up announced as countdown begins to popular south Norfolk event
The countdown for Diss Carnival has begun with full schedule announced.
The carnival will take place on June 8, with the theme: Around Our World.
The streets and park will come alive with global sounds, sights, and tastes, offering a vibrant celebration of international culture right in the heart of town.
Highlights will include:
A world-class parade.
The day kicks off with a spectacular parade starting at 12:30pm from Diss High School. Over 20 entries will bring the streets to life with themed floats, walking groups, and dancers, each representing a different country or culture.
The procession winds its way along Walcot Road, Mount Street, through the town centre and into Diss Park, where the Fun Day begins at 1:30pm.
Fun Day Attractions for all ages
The park will be buzzing from 1:30pm to 5:30pm, featuring more than 50 stalls and activities, including:
International street foods
Face painting, glitter bar, festival hair and henna tattoos
Craft stalls, toy stalls
Have-a-go activities
Larry Gray’s Funfair
Free children’s science fun with Kinetic Adventure
Kids’ activity tent hosted by Diss Baptist Church
Themed vintage photobooth
Crockery Smash and classic carnival games
Live Entertainment Across Two Performance Areas
Main Arena (hosted by Paul Preston Mills):
Foolhardy Circus World Show
Dan the Hat’s hilarious stunt show comedy
Dance performances from China, Brazil, and the Caribbean
A high-energy show from Tribe All Fitness
The much-loved Fun Dog Show, open for entries on the day (hosted by 4 Paws Fun Dog Training)
Pavilion Stage (hosted by Park Radio):
Kenninghall Morris Dancers
Bollywood Sparkles
World-renowned juggler Sakari Männistö
Live music from Ebony & Gold and Sisters of Light
Walkabout acts include:
Storm in a Teacup bubble artistry
A living statue of Tutankhamun
Diddy Long Legs stilt walkers
A full list of performance times is available in the Diss Carnival Programme, recently delivered to all Diss residents and also available at the event or on The Diss Town Council Facebook page.
The window dressing competition means carnival spirit is already spreading through the town, with 30 local shops participating in the Around Our World window competition.
There will be free parking at Morrisons Supermarket and in Diss’s public car parks at Mount Street, Weavers Court, Shelfanger Road, Chapel Street, and Church Street.
Visit www.diss.gov.uk/diss-carnival
Sponsors this year, including: Minors& Brady, Pearce & Kemp, Larter & Ford, Beckford & Lewis, Phoenix Events East, Reads Property Developments, Adkins Opticians, McCann Ltd, Priory Healthcare, Baileys Fish & Chips, Lexham Insurance, Kings & Co Lettings, Susan Whymark Funeral Service, and Dipple & Conway.
