Shrewsbury all set for carnival fun
Final preparations are being made for Shrewsbury Carnival and Show, which takes place on Saturday.
The carnival team is busy making final arrangements for the day's entertainment which starts in the Quarry Park at 10am, while local groups are putting the finishing touches to props and decorating their floats for the main parade which takes place at 2pm.
The theme for this year is musicals, so those attending will have plenty of entertainment to enjoy.
Shelley Oliver, carnival secretary, said: "We are looking forward to another great event, we have over 20 entrants in this year's parade and a full line-up of entertainment.
"From dance acts to musicians and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service with a demonstration in the main arena, there is something for all the family.
"There's also plenty of trade and charity stalls including local food producers bringing local and international flavours to those attending.
"Our Royalty has been appearing at many of the town's recent events including Shropshire Kids Festival and Shrewsbury River Festival, they are looking forward to travelling on our Royalty float which is this year being towed by Rybrook Shrewsbury."
Last year, 22 local charities benefitted from the thousands of pounds raised donations made during the Shrewsbury Carnival day.
Funding from this year's donations will be awarded to local charities who are invited to apply for a share of the money in July.
During the parade the following roads will be closed at 1.30pm: Victoria Avenue, Victoria Quay, Smithfield Road, Castle Gates, Castle Street, St Mary’s Street, Dogpole, High Street, Shoplatch, Bellstone, Barker Street, Bridge Street, Roushill and Raven Meadows.
There will be no access over the Welsh Bridge into town and traffic will be stopped at the sorting office in Castle Foregate. The only traffic allowed past the closure at the English Bridge gyratory will be for access to businesses in Wyle Cop or to travel to properties along town walls.
The roads will reopen as soon as the parade has reached the Quarry Park and all the road safety checks have been completed.
