Titchfield Carnival

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Coordinates: 50°51′04″N1°14′17″W / 50.851°N 1.238°W / 50.851; -1.238 Titchfield Carnival is an annual event that has been held in Titchfield, Hampshire, England, every year since 1880 onwards, except during World War I and World War II and 2007. [1] It is organised each year by the Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society, [2] and features a parade through the village, a funfair, a variety of floats, fireworks, and a bonfire. The carnival is also famous for its beauty Queen competition that attracts young girls from all across the town. [3]

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References

  1. Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society. Titchfield from the Year Dot . Retrieved 31 January 2007
  2. About Titchfield Bonfire Boys Society
  3. Titchfield Carnival - 20,000 flock to explosion of fun. Southern Daily Echo . 26 October 1999. Retrieved 31 January 2007

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