It's one of the most popular events on Pembrokeshire's summer calendar - and Tenby’s Carnival will be back for 2023, with the town’s firefighters - vowing to make it the biggest one yet!

The charitable carnival (which will take place on Wednesday, August 2) always has a special place in the resort’s calendar and never fails to capture the imagination of the crowds that line the route of the procession or the numerous floats and fancy dress competitors taking part, and once again, the main recipient of the money raised by Tenby’s dedicated band of firefighters during the course of the day will be the Firefighters Charity.

The spectacular Carnival Parade will undoubtedly be the highlight of a fun-packed day of events for all the family to enjoy, which historically starts with the ‘open day’ at 10 am held at Tenby’s Fire Station along South Parade, featuring - fire safety demonstrations throughout the day, as well as activities, fair rides, stalls, refreshments, and a grand raffle.

The fantastic Carnival Parade of floats, walking class fancy dress and other vehicles of interest, will follow in the afternoon - setting off around 5.15 pm from Tenby Train Station, proceeding via Warren Street, South Parade, Belmont Arch, Lower Frog Street, St. George Street, Tudor Square, and St. Julian Street, before finishing at the harbour, where the awards for the best in class are given.

There are carnival classes for under threes, sevens, 11s and adult, with all categories having a £20 first prize, £15 second prize and £10 third prize.

The lorry-borne entries, meanwhile, will all be competing for the lucrative £100 prize money for the best decorated float. Second prize is £75 and third is £50.

Also up for grabs is the Marjorie and Bert Ford Perpetual Trophy, plus £50, for the best charity float.

The firefighters carnival parade has proved ever popular over the last few years and has attracted many visitors who book to stay in the town and surrounding areas especially for this event.

Keep any eye on the Tenby Observer website and print paper for further details about the day, closer to event.