Enter the Procession – It’s Free to Enter!
It couldn’t be easier to join in and take part:
Simply fill out all sections of the online application form below, read and agree to the Rules and Regulations and HIT SUBMIT; and that’s it – you’ve ENTERED! There are two Processions to choose from; (afternoon) 2pm & 7:15pm (evening). You can take part in either or why not take part in both!? You will receive an automated email response with all necessary details and information – Please ensure to read this so you are fully aware of ‘where to be at what time!’ (Make sure to check your Junk/SPAM Mail folder!).
Remember it’s FREE to enter with cash prize donations to be won, so come and JOIN IN THE FUN!
How to:
Want to enter the Carnival but don’t know where to start? Simply download our GUIDANCE PACK. It is full of our suggestions, advice, hints and tips. Entering doesn’t have to be complicated – with a variety of classes, we cater for everyone and anyone!
DOWNLOAD and read our How To Guide: Here
Need Float Insurance?
Want to enter the Carnival and require insurance – NO PROBLEM!
There are plenty of organisations via a simple Google search which can offer float and public liability insurance. Event Insurance Direct are one of many who can assist you with your requirements – to visit their website: Click Here.
Float insurance can be as little as £30!
Need a template for your risk assessment?
We all want to have fun, but we also need to be safe too. All entries will need to have a risk assessment to address the risks associated with your entry. Do not let a risk assessment overwhelm you, nor put you off entering, as it can ACTUALLY be a good way to help design your float. In addition, an excessively long assessment is not necessarily required – it can be very simple BUT MUST ADDRESS YOUR RISKS in a logical format. For walking entries, there will be little or no risk, whilst large floats will be more involved. You will need to bring your completed risk assessment on Carnival day and you will be asked to demonstrate you have this document to the Carnival team.
To provide some assistance, we have a risk assessment template with some example lines. Once you have identified your specific risks, and addressed how you will reduce or eliminate them, you simply state them! ITS LOGICAL AND SIMPLE.
To view our risk assessment template with some example lines – please Click Here and to download – please Click Here
Assembly:
The assembly point for the procession is at Parkside Industrial Estate, with parking for procession entrants available in Millstream Industrial Park immediately adjacent. Please ensure to arrive at the assembly point no later than the following times:
Afternoon Assembly: 1pm latest. (1:15pm for very young children) with judging 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Procession commencement: 2pm
Evening Assembly: 6pm latest with judging 5:45pm – 6:45pm. Procession commencement: 7:15pm.
To find details on the location of Parkside Industrial Park, parking for procession entrants, route and map of the town, please go to our ‘Find Us’ page.
Classes, Judging, Trophies and Prizes:
Classes:
Class 1 – Walking Entries (single persons and groups) to include any pushed floats/props.
Class 2 – Small motorised floats (groups with small motorised vehicle) up to 7.5 Ton.
Class 3 – Large motorised floats (groups with large motorised vehicle – 7.5 Ton and over).
We very much welcome businesses to enter our processions and join in the fun! Entries however must have a theme, be in fancy dress with any support vehicles suitably decorated. A good entry/theme will attract positive attention to your organisation or business ! It’s Carnival ‘join in the ‘spirit!’
Unsure of which class to enter? Don’t worry, just make to register and we’ll put you in the right place on the day!
Judging:
Judging takes place at Parkside Industrial Park at the following times:
Afternoon Judging: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Evening Judging: 5:45pm – 6:45 pm
Trophies:
Jen & Den Youth Trophy – Best School Entry (Presented in the afternoon procession)
The Jade Clarke Trophy – Best Youth Entry (Presented in the afternoon procession)
The ‘Catweazle’ Trophy – Best Youth Walking Entry (Presented in the afternoon procession)
The Cox & Hicks Trophy – Best Humorous Entry Overall (Presented in the evening procession)
The Sampson Family Trophy – The ‘Spirit’ of Ringwood Carnival (Presented in the evening procession)
The Michael-Lingam Willgoss ‘Best of Show Trophy’ Trophy – Best of Show (Presented in the evening procession)
Presentation of trophies takes place in the market place during the procession and are awarded by members of the Ringwood Carnival Society, local dignitary & sponsors.
Prize Money:
Cash prizes will be donated to any winners’ chosen school, registered club or charity.
£500 for Best Overall Float.
£250 for 2nd Best Overall Float.
£100 for 3rd Best Overall Float.
£50 for the best entry within Class 1
£75 for the best entry within Class 2
£100 for the best entry in Class 3
£100 for each trophy Winner.
Penny Collection:
We provide buckets to all procession entrants to collect ‘pennies’ for Ringwood Carnival Society from the large crowds lining the streets. These pennies are then donated back into the local community. For more information on this process, please click here to view our donations page. The pennies collected during our processions are for the Ringwood Carnival Society and not to be kept by the procession entries themselves.
We look forward to seeing you on the DAY – Good Luck!
Please make sure that you read and adhere to the Rules & Regulations carefully.
Be sure to read the Rules & Regulations before submitting your entry.
Be sure to download and read our How To Guide: Click Here
Be sure to download our sample risk assessment for you to use: Click Here
