The colourful parade will set off from Milton Regis Recreation Ground at 1pm, making its way through Milton Regis before continuing into Sittingbourne and finishing along Sittingbourne High Street.
Get ready for a spectacular afternoon as the Sittingbourne Carnival Parade returns to the streets on Sunday 30 August!
Expect a lively procession featuring colourful floats, music, performers, community groups and plenty of carnival atmosphere – making this a fantastic free event for all ages.
Please be aware that the parade will involve a number of rolling road closures as it travels along the route. Roads will be closed temporarily to allow the procession to pass safely and will reopen as the parade moves on.
Visitors travelling into or through Sittingbourne are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time and expect delays around the parade route.
For the latest parade information and updates, visit the Sittingbourne Carnival & Court Facebook page:
Sittingbourne Carnival & Court Facebook page
Come along, find a spot along the route and enjoy the colour, music and excitement of this much-loved local tradition!
📅 Sunday 30 August 2026
🕐 Parade starts: 1pm
📍 Starts: Milton Regis Recreation Ground
📍 Finishes: Sittingbourne High Street
🎟️ Free to watch
The carnival's return has become an increasingly popular fixture in Sittingbourne's events calendar, with large crowds previously lining the route to enjoy the spectacle.
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Sittingbourne Carnival Parade
Milton Regis Recreation Ground Sittingbourne Kent
ME10 2BL
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