A Christmas carnival is taking place in Reading offering a family-friendly fun and a chance to meet the town’s mayor.
Cllr Glenn Dennis is one of the many special guests who will be taking part in the event organised by the Reading Caribbean Nation.
It will be held at the Mapp Community Centre in Mount Pleasant.
What will happen at the Christmas Carnival?
The event on Saturday, December 21, takes place from noon through to 10pm.
Throughout the day, a range of DJs will be performing sets.
Among those confirmed for the day are DJ Centy, Marlon Vybz, DJ Fearless, Lady B and DJ Marnie.
Roots Hi Fi will be performing. This set will feature Ricky Ranking and Construction.
Music and entertainment will come from Julia Titus, Jeff Hinds, Inch High and a choir.
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For younger visitors there will be face painting and the chance to take part in arts and crafts activities.
Food and drink stalls will be open, and they include a slushy machine, perfect for those who like iced drinks.
How much does it cost?
Entry to the event will cost £5 per adult and £1 per child, plus a 10% booking and admin fee.
All proceeds will go towards the costs of staging Reading Carnival on June 22, 2025.
Tickets can be purchased by logging on to https://accessuktickets.co.uk/event/rcnchristmascarnival
The Appollo Centre is at 22-24 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD
Who is organising the event?
The event is organised by Reading Caribbean Nation C.I.C, which will be organising Reading Carnival.
The group says it is committed to celebrating and promoting Caribbean culture and heritage and will organise a range of events across the year.
It wants to foster appreciation for Caribbean arts and traditions while providing opportunities for collaboration and engagement.
The carnival has been held on and off in Reading since 1977, and sees people wear traditional Caribbean clothes while taking part. A procession has been held along Oxford Road, while a party has been held in Prospect Park.
Plans for 2025 have yet to be revealed.
A steel pan created by Herman Philbert for the event is on display in Reading Musuem.
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