Glastonbury Carnival
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Glastonbury Carnival is a large, illuminated procession and community festival in Glastonbury, England, known for its elaborate floats, costumes, and fundraising for local charities.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Carnival
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Community festival ⓘ Illuminated procession ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Glastonbury Chilkwell Carnival
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Glastonbury Illuminated Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attracts |
Local spectators
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Regional visitors ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| eventType |
Fundraising event
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Parade ⓘ |
| follows |
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival
NERFINISHED
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Burnham-on-Sea Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ North Petherton Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ Wells Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ Weston-super-Mare Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| frequency | Annual ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
Charity fundraising
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Community participation ⓘ Elaborate costumes ⓘ Illuminated floats ⓘ Music and dance ⓘ Street procession ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
Local tradition in Glastonbury
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Part of West Country carnival culture ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
Boosts local tourism
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Promotes local charities ⓘ Raises funds for community projects ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Carnival clubs
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Charity organisations ⓘ Dance troupes ⓘ Local volunteers ⓘ Marching bands ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Glastonbury NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritory |
England
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Somerset NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organisedBy | Local carnival committee NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Somerset Carnival Circuit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | Somerset Illuminated Carnivals NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
Preserve local carnival traditions
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Provide entertainment for the local community ⓘ Raise money for local charities ⓘ |
| typicalMonthHeld | November ⓘ |
| uses |
Decorated trailers
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Illuminated carts ⓘ Sound systems ⓘ Themed costumes ⓘ |
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