Torbay Carnival

23/05/2026

💔 We need your help, Torbay.

A few weeks ago, our volunteers hand-delivered information packs to over 200 local businesses along the Paignton Carnival procession route. Inside was information about our event, what we do for the community, and a plea for support through sponsorships, donations, or participation.

Sadly, we received zero responses.

Every year it becomes harder to keep this much-loved tradition alive. Costs continue to rise, support continues to fall, and without more help from our local community and businesses, the 2026 Carnival Procession could very well be the last Paignton Carnival ever sees.

This isn’t just a parade.
It’s dancers spending months rehearsing.
It’s children and families creating costumes together.
It’s charities, community groups, and local businesses proudly showcasing what they do.
It’s volunteers dedicating their entire year to planning a safe, successful event for the people of Torbay.

We are a non-profit organisation. We receive no direct funding. Every road closure, insurance policy, security measure, and medical provision is paid for through sponsors and donations. Just to safely run the procession costs around £10,000.

We are incredibly grateful to our returning sponsors and all of our amazing entries for 2026 — but we urgently need more support if this tradition is to survive.

If you own a business, know someone who does, or simply want to help protect a cherished community event, please get in touch.

Please share this post. Please spread the word. Please help us keep the Torbay Carnival Procession alive for future generations.

Let’s keep our Community Carnival going, together. ❤️

19/05/2026

We still need sponsors to make 2026 a big success! Can you help?

We would love to make 2026 our biggest celebration yet—with more participants, more community spirit, and even more money donated back to local groups and organisations. This is where you could help.
If you are a local business, organisation, or individual in a position to support us, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider becoming a carnival sponsor. This provides great exposure for your business while also demonstrating your commitment to supporting the Torbay community.

In return, sponsorship's of £500+ receive:
💛 Business logo advertising on our posters and social media
💛 Recognition as a supporter of a much-loved community event
💛 The opportunity to take a place near the front of the procession if you would like to join in the celebrations

Please get in touch if you're able to support this much loved event!
[email protected]

19/05/2026

Our Carnival Theme is Endangered Animals 🐼🐯🐘

We’re excited to bring awareness, creativity, and colour to this important theme while celebrating some of the world’s most incredible species 🌍💚🌿

Get ready for amazing masks, fun, and a powerful message! 🦋🦒🐢

16/05/2026

Entries for the 2026 Torbay Community Carnival Procession are now open, and everyone is welcome to take part.
Businesses, charities, community groups, and individuals can all enter, and it’s completely free. We’d love as many entries as possible to showcase the creativity, diversity, and community spirit that makes our Bay so special.
Participants are encouraged to dress up, decorate, and have fun while bringing colour and excitement to the streets of Paignton. To enter, simply follow the link below to access the entry form and register your place in this year’s procession.

We can’t wait to see what our incredible community brings to the parade this year 🎉

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10gjKfyFTEBZmWJezdmvE8Kj0Qsj7NNUZ3Lu6TEazPMg/viewform

19/04/2026

We would love to make 2026 our biggest celebration yet—with more participants, more community spirit, and even more money donated back to local groups and organisations. This is where you could help.
If you are a local business, organisation, or individual in a position to support us, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider becoming a carnival sponsor. This provides great exposure for your business while also demonstrating your commitment to supporting the Torbay community.

In return, sponsorship's of £500+ receive:
💛 Business logo advertising on our posters and social media
💛 Recognition as a supporter of a much-loved community event
💛 The opportunity to take a place near the front of the procession if you would like to join in the celebrations

Please get in touch if you're able to support this much loved event!
[email protected]

14/04/2026

Who would you like to see in the Carnival Procession this year?

11/04/2026

Entries for the 2026 Torbay Community Carnival Procession are now open, and everyone is welcome to take part! To enter, simply follow the link below to access the entry form and register your place in this year’s procession.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10gjKfyFTEBZmWJezdmvE8Kj0Qsj7NNUZ3Lu6TEazPMg/viewform

05/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter everyone! 🐣
Keep the bonnets, bunny costumes and Easter crafts, we would love to see some Easter themed fancy dress in the procession! 💛

04/04/2026

We would love to make 2026 our biggest celebration yet—with more participants, more community spirit, and even more money donated back to local groups and organisations. This is where you could help.
If you are a local business, organisation, or individual in a position to support us, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider becoming a carnival sponsor. This provides great exposure for your business while also demonstrating your commitment to supporting the Torbay community.

In return, sponsorship's of £500+ receive:
💛 Business logo advertising on our posters and social media
💛 Recognition as a supporter of a much-loved community event
💛 The opportunity to take a place near the front of the procession if you would like to join in the celebrations

03/04/2026

Andys Man Club Paignton will be returning! We're very happy to have this incredible group join us again, an amazing charity doing great work for men all over the UK!
Make sure to give them a wave and drop some pennies in their bucket. All charities who take part receive up to 50% of the money collected in their pots! 💛