Cheltenham town centre to be taken over for carnival
Cambray Carnival is being put on in an aim to provide activities for young people
Cheltenham’s town centre is set to be taken over this afternoon (6th September) as Cambray Carnival takes over the High Street and Cambray Place from 1pm - 4pm.
The event, led by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Cheltenham BID as part of the council’s Year of Youth Action campaign, is aimed at young people aged 11 and over.
It offers a programme of free activities to enjoy, including circus skills, beatboxing, street art workshop and breakdancing performances, all delivered by World Jungle.
Local businesses will be offering food, face painting and other activities to help create a carnival atmosphere.
Cllr Izaac Tailford, cabinet member for economic development, wellbeing, culture and public realm, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing Cambray Carnival to the town centre for the first time, in partnership with Cheltenham BID.
“It’s a great way to celebrate our local businesses and give young people something fun and free to enjoy.”
Cllr Victoria Atherstone, cabinet member for safety and communities, said: “We have listened to the results of our NCLB youth survey completed by hundreds of young people in Cheltenham, who told us we needed to provide more free town centre activities.
“I am thrilled that working together with Cheltenham BID, we have been able to launch our first ever street carnival on Cambray Place.
“I look forward to hearing how many young people enjoy this special event.”
Francesca Inman, chief executive at Cheltenham BID, said: “'It's great to be able to bring such a fun and creative event to Cambray.
“It’s a chance for young people to get involved in something positive that celebrates urban culture, while also giving a boost to our brilliant local businesses by bringing more footfall into the area.”