Decision details

The grant will be spent on 3 days carnival design and building workshops, with 3 artists to create large scale costumes at Strange Cargo that will be worn in the Charivari Day carnival in Folkestone on 6th July.

To provide funding of £285 to the above project.

Reason for decision:

This event is now 23 years old and has continued to attract participation from both schools and members of the public since 1997. It is a significant community event for Folkestone and brings together participants and spectators from many backgrounds and walks of life. The route from the Fishmarket to The Leas Bandstand is lined with thousands of spectators who come along to enjoy this free event and to enjoy watching the parade.