Lord Mayor's Celebration returns to Norwich after two year break

The world's oldest carninal has returned to Norwich

The traditional carninal parade made a much anticipated return
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 4th Jul 2022

The Lord Mayor's Celebration returned to Norwich at the weekend after a two year Covid-19 enforced hiatus.

Tens of thousands took part in the revelry over Friday, Saturday and Sunday; with the fun getting started at a funfair on Chapelfield Gardens.

Crude Apache Community Theatre hosted a performance of their play 'We Will Stand' in Waterlook Park.

Saturday saw the return of the carnival and Lord Mayor's Procession, this year with the theme of 'kings and queens' to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Catton Grove Primary School took first place for their costumes, with PINAS-Pinoy In Norwich Aksiong Samahan taking second and Knowles Studios taking third.

Elsewhere, Chantry Car Park became a skatepark for the day and a range of bands and other performers entertained the crowds on Westlegate and at the Forum.

Sunday saw the return of the Lanes Fayre and Great Norwich Duck Race, as well as another day of fun in Chapelfield Gardens.

The modern incarnation of the Lord Mayor's Celebration dates back to the 1970s but has its origins back in the middle agest - when it marked St George's Day.

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