The 2009 procession will take place on Friday 21st August. The route runs for about 2½ miles through the town centre and the procession itself can reach up to over a mile in length! Whether you take part or sit back and watch it's a great start to the evening.

Entering the Procession
We are now taking entries for this year's procession. All details and rules for entering are on the entry form that you can download here.

The procession is free to enter. Any entrants that wish to be judged must have an adult in the entry. Children only entries can still join the procession but their time to be judged is in the Children's Fancy Dress on Wednesday 19th.

Our theme this year is still to be decided. The theme can be interpreted any way and doesn't just have to be limited. Use your imagination - it will be rewarded in the judging of entrants. You are judged on Costume, Choice and Presentation, Attention to Detail and Overall Effect.

Volunteer Marshall's
We are currently seeking volunteers to help marshal the procession. If you volunteer early you may qualify to be trained for free to a nationally recognised standard or gain a first aid certificate. Marshals are needed to monitor the crowd and ensure the safe passage of the procession. We are also keen to hear from "Chapter 8" qualified people to help us set out our road closed signs. If interested in marshalling e-mail safety@

Road Closures
Our road closures for the route run the length of the procession from 6.30pm up to 10.30pm depending on how long the procession takes to finish. We also close John Nash Drive for the Line up from 5pm until 7.30pm.

Collections
Money can only be collected using official collection containers labelled and available from the Committee Table on the line up. All money collected then belongs to Dawlish Carnival Committee and is used to fund the Carnival Week event. If we have a surplus at the end of the financial year we may then donate to local organisations that benefit the community of Dawlish. Such organisations should approach the committee no later than 30th September each year. Donations are given at the AGM in November.

Watch The Procession
We have around 25,000 people that watch the procession so finding a viewing point early is advised. We will publish soon a map detailing the best viewing points along with places you cannot view it due to safety issues.

Friday's park and ride for the Carnival day will run from 2.00pm until 10.30pm and will cost a mere £5. If your visiting for both the Thursday and Friday you can buy a concession ticket for only £10!