WORTHINGS CARNIVAL PARADE

GRAND AVENUE TO STEYNE GARDENS

mONDAY 31st August 2026

12:30pm Start from Grand Avenue

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our BIGGEST parade in years!!!

Who – Worthing Rotary Club

We have been running the Carnival for over 100 hundred years in Worthing, as well as other community ventures, that raise essential funds to support local community projects.
With the support of local businesses and the community this event continues to grow

Where – Worthing Seafront

Worthing, West Sussex.
The parade departs from Grand Avenue along the main seafront road, from West Parade into Marine Parade, finishing at the main event location at Steyne Gardens.
This year, Cosplay Allstars will continue their parade onto Beach House Grounds for Cosplay Carnival.

When – 31st August 2026

The parade will depart at 12.30 from Grand Avenue and is expected to arrive at Steyne Gardens at approximately 13:30.

WHAT – ENTRIES ARE THERE

2025 saw an increase of entrants to 24, ranging from bands, to dancers, vehicles to charities, with a helping of sports and community groups too.
2026 and we have 33 entrants and a few new things being shown off.
Look out for the Cosplay Allstars with their movie characters and show cars.
Celebration Samba will be present with their carnival vibes.
You can be part of the parade too, showcase you company or groups to thousands of spectators and its free to join in.