Caribbean Carnival 2025
Preston's Caribbean Carnival is back for the 2025 51st Anniversary.
2025 will be the 51st Caribbean Carnival in Preston and is planned to be bigger and better than before including a vibrant, colourful procession through the city centre!
Participants will wear large costume pieces from the last 51 years and will dance, drum and wind their way along the route.
Celebrating the flamboyant, creative Caribbean culture within our city, it is a great day out for all the family and the procession is followed by a Caribbean themed family fun day on Moor Park. The park includes live performances throughout the afternoon, sound systems, Caribbean and international food stalls, and a bar serving a selection of drinks.
There will be lots of children's activities, including face painting, creative making sessions, football sessions, rides and inflatables!
This Preston Caribbean Carnival is the biggest party Preston will see in 2025 and over 25,000 visitors are expected to join in the fun. It is anticipated that the event will attract visitors from across Lancashire and beyond and is a valuable addition to the Preston events calendar.
The History
Founded in 1974 by local Prestonians with origins in St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and other Caribbean islands, Preston Carnival gained momentum as an annual event from participants in the 1972 Preston Guild Community procession with a desire to create an annual cultural celebration featuring both a processional and park based cultural event for both Preston residents and for visitors to the city.
Be sure to check out Preston Caribbean Carnival for news, sponsors and gallery of previous years processions.
For information on if you would like to get involved as a sponsor, caterer or trader, or support in another way, visit Preston Caribbean Carnival - Get Involved.
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Other City Centre events in 2025
This event is just part of a whole range of things to do in Preston City centre this summer.
To see more of what's on, take a look at Preston City Centre Events 2025 for more ideas of local fun days out.