We are history, we are tradition, we are heritage, we are family. We are art, music and dance. We are our Elders and our Young. We are St Pauls Carnival.

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We are St. Pauls Carnival

We are Carnival, 365 days of the year

Our Education Programme and community engagement shares and celebrates African Caribbean arts and culture. This vital work brings our community together; we inspire, teach and engage with the history and heritage of Carnival.

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We're hiring an Education Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)
We're hiring an Education Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)
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Share your thoughts and help us shape St Pauls Carnival’s future
Share your thoughts and help us shape St Pauls Carnival’s future

We are launching our independent community research survey, designed to gather views, experiences and ideas from across the community.

St Pauls Carnnival wants to hear from local residents, volunteers, artists, performers, traders, sound system representatives, partner organisations and Carnival attendees. Your voice matters, and we want to hear your perspectives, ideas and recommendations as we work together to shape the future of Carnival.

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Carnival in numbers: outlining the investment, infrastructure and impact behind carnival
Carnival in numbers: outlining the investment, infrastructure and impact behind carnival

As we work towards the return of the procession and further carnival activity such as Mandela’s hideaway and the Edlers Brunch in 2027, including the much-loved procession through the streets of St Pauls, we're committed to being open about what it takes to deliver one of Bristol's most significant cultural celebrations.

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