Welcome to the Marple Carnival Web Site
MARPLE CARNIVAL 2025
Preparations for this year's MARPLE CARNIVAL are now underway!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined in last year - whether you were performing, parading, selling, buying or just having a mooch!
If you liked what you saw in 2024 and thought, "I want to be involved", then you can be. The event is planned and run by volunteers. Drop us a line via
Royalty applications and parade entry forms are now open.
Watch this space for stall applications and more news about the 2025 Carnival coming soon.
Taking Part in the Marple Carnival Parade
The Marple Carnival parade is a very important part of Carnival day. People line the streets to cheer the local groups and entertainment acts. It is also a great way to publicise you organisation or local business - for free!
Follow the link for useful information to consider and the application form to take part.
Marple Carnival Royalty
Applications are now open for the 2025 Marple Carnival
To be the Carnival Queen you must be aged 14 to 21 years, to be Princess aged 8 to 12 years, or to be a Prince aged 4 years and upwards.
Entries are also welcome in the age range 6 to 8 years for Carnival Rosebuds and from 4 to 6 years for Carnival Petals.
Marple Carnival 50-50 Community Fund
Cash prizes every month | Community awards every quarter!
Community Fund Awards totalling £435 were made in January!
Join before the end of the month for your chance to be one of the next winners while supporting your local community!