Margate Carnival Parade is on Sunday 1 August 2027, setting off from Palm Bay at 2:30pm

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Come and join in a day full of FREE colour, music, and celebration!

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Entry forms will be published here soon. In the meantime you can message us any questions using the contact form below.​

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​The Parade starts at 2:30pm. The route goes from Palm Bay, down Eastern Esplanade, Fort Crescent, Fort Hill, along the seafront, Canterbury Road to Westbrook Bay where it will stand down.

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If you're taking part, the registration desk on the day is open at midday. Get here early to start lining up from 12:30pm onwards. 

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Margate Soul Weekender is also on at venues across Margate all weekend, the UK’s biggest soul music beach party!