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Colchester Carnival
18 July 2026
Venue: Castle Park
Website: www.colchester-events.co.uk
The parade starts at 12pm on Sir Isaac’s Walk and Eld Lane, followed by the funfair in Castle Park. Floats, Vintage cars, eCargo bikes and the Steam Engine will start at Headgate and Essex Street and join the main parade as it passes Sir Isaacs Walk.