Hundreds lined the streets of Diss at the weekend as it was carnival time in the town.
The event, organised by Diss Town Council’s carnival committee, saw Hollywood come to town with stars of the big screen all over the place in the form of cutouts by the Mere or people dressed as the likes of Marvel superheroes, characters from The Wizard of Oz, Transformers, and stormtroopers who paraded through the town.
On Diss Park, there was a fun day, with stalls and entertainment including a Punch and Judy show and displays in the show ring – here are some of our pictures from the day:
Jean Hinton and Dinah Bartram with Charlie Chaplin. Pictures: Gary DonnisonVehicles of all shapes and sizes were involved in the parade. Pictures: Gary DonnisonSam the Magician. Pictures: Gary DonnisonDiss Red Hatters. Pictures: Gary DonnisonBasil Abbott of Diss Museum as Captain Louis Renault from Casablanca. Pictures: Gary DonnisonDisney Characters Tinkerbell and Princess Jasmine. Pictures: Gary DonnisonKeith Tatum from Eye as Frank Spencer. Pictures: Gary DonnisonBumblebee meets his fans, Pictures: Gary DonnisonCarl’s Bubble Mania. Pictures: Gary DonnisonStilt walkers – Gandolf and Lara Croft. Pictures: Gary DonnisonCarl's Bubble Mania. Pictures: Gary DonnisonMerryfields Playschool. Pictures: Gary DonnisonTribe All Fitness. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThe Diss Carnival will enjoyed by all ages. Pictures: Gary DonnisonA Saving Private Ryan jeep on parade. Pictures: Gary DonnisonDinsdale the Duck. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThe Diss Carnival planning team. Pictures: Gary DonnisonFoolhardt Circus entertaining the crowds. Pictures: Gary DonnisonNorfolk Steam Punk Group. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThe Palgrave Players. Pictures: Gary DonnisonPark Radio's new Batman and Robin. Pictures: Gary DonnisonPeople of all ages enjoyed the day. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThis group of Minions were really enjoying the carnival. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThere was fun for all the family at Diss Carnival. Pictures: Gary DonnisonA Brass Band provided the musical background for the carnival. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThere was family fun for everyone at Diss Carnival. Pictures: Gary DonnisonHollywood Through The Ages float. Pictures: Gary DonnisonMere Street marveled as the parade went by. Pictures: Gary DonnisonEven Spider-Man made an appearance. Pictures: Gary DonnisonDiss Town Mayor Keiron Murphy also joined the parade. Pictures: Gary Donnison‘Oscar’ the Real Life Academy Award. Pictures: Gary DonnisonThe force was with these Star Wars characters. Pictures: Gary DonnisonResidents from Hartismere Place in Eye were also getting into the spirit of the day. Pictures: Gary Donnison
Tammy Howard, carnival committee chairperson, said the carnival had once again been a huge success.
She said: “It was a fantastic day and an incredible atmosphere in the town. The streets were full of families enjoying the parade, smiling, waving and laughing – the efforts and creativity that went into the floats never fails to wow everyone.
“The Fun Day was also a big hit – the celebrities around the Mere were very popular as was the live Oscar statue and walkabout acts. What is especially lovely to see is how carnival brings together the whole community.”
A spokesperson for Diss Town Council said the feedback from the special day had been incredible.
They added: “The carnival would not be possible without the support from our local businesses who get involved with the window dressing competition or sponsor the event, everyone who attends as a stallholder, entertainment acts, parade floats, volunteers, Tammy, her vice-chairperson Son French, and the whole committee and and of course everyone who turns out for the carnival – we thank you all.”
