Giant-sized fun on way to celebrate 50 years of Telford

The event at Telford Town Park will take place on July 15.

To mark Telford’s 50th anniversary, this year’s spectacle will celebrate giants of Telford from the past and the present, from the famous to everyday unsung heroes.

A colourful carnival will celebrate the borough’s people and places, heritage and bright future.

Telford & Wrekin Council is looking for community groups, volunteers and organisations from across the borough to apply by February 26 to be part of a parade.

Together with communities, the council will identify who the giants of Telford are and bring them to life for the carnival parade.

The council is looking for structures that can be carried, walked, pushed, pulled or wheeled in the parade.

A total of 10 groups will be selected and work with an artist to create a 'Giant of Telford' for the carnival parade.

Dance groups are also encouraged to come forward to take part and add colour to the procession in carnival costumes under the guidance of a mass choreographer.

Groups who already have carnival costumes or could play music are also invited to apply to join the parade.

Madeley & Sutton Hill Councillor Paul Watling said: “We want as many people as possible to take part in this carnival and its Telford giants theme.

“This is a great event that I am sure will strike a real chord with people and bring communities together to celebrate Telford’s 50th anniversary, its diversity, creativity and enthusiasm for the future."

Anyone who wishes to apply to be part of the carnival of Telford giants can do so using the form at telford50.co.uk/carnival

The council is also looking for volunteers.

Volunteers are called golden event makers and as many as possible are needed to support Telford 50 events, including the carnival.

Apply online on telford50.co.uk/GEM