Find out when all the family fun will be happening in Aldershot on Saturday 6 June. Including the carnival parade and timetables of live entertainment.
Carnival parade
This year’s carnival parade will be a vibrant fairy‑tale spectacle, filled with dazzling costumes and story inspired characters. We’re celebrating our town and the unique stories of people from near and far who shape our vibrant community.
The magical procession leaves Princes Hall at 11am and makes its way to the High Street multi‑storey car park, led by Aldershot’s own Queen Victoria, Betty Bryce, guiding a lively parade of more than 1,000 local people.
Parade route
The parade starts at Princes Hall, goes along Princes Way, then turns left and travels down the High Street.
It ends at the High Street multi-storey car park, near the Naafi roundabout.
Market stalls
Over 60 handmade craft, gift, delicious street food and community stalls will fill the town centre. From hand‑crafted donuts to brilliant biltong, sparkling jewellery to heavenly homewares, there’s something for every adventurer’s shopping list. So grab your bags and set off on a treasure‑hunt through the town centre - you never know what wonders you’ll find!
Plus, don't miss the new street food zone in Princes gardens, celebrating global flavours.
Smoked! The Dragon
Calling all young knights, warrior maidens, princes and princesses - a dragon stirs! Step into a realm where magic meets steel, where the brave are tested, and where legend roars to life. Join Sir Manly, the Knight of the Realm, as he searches for bold young knights, warrior maidens, princes and princesses to help him tame the beast!
Giant bubble fun
Prepare for a bubble bonanza! The Bubbles Man creates enormous shimmering giants that drift, dance and delight crowds of all ages. Chase them, pop them, or help create spectacular bubble tricks in exciting hands on experiments. It’s big bubbles, big smiles, and big magical energy all day long!
Whimsical Woodland Fairies
Look to the treetops - and the pavements! - as our woodland fairies prance through town atop their beautiful enchanted deer. Expect fluttering wings, pockets full of mischief, and surprising moments of magic wherever they roam. Catch a fairy tale selfie before they disappear back into the forest!
Magical walkabout characters
Keep your eyes peeled as mythical and fairy tale characters wander the streets, filling the town with colour, movement and mischief. From shimmering creatures to curious companions, they’re ready to bring wonder to every corner - and they love a photo!
Free family fun
Visit Union Street, Wellington Street, Union Yard and Princes Gardens between 10am and 4pm to enjoy a range of free activities. Families can get hands‑on with magical craft creations, build their own Lego monsters and wave hello to the busy bees in their hives. You’ll also find fair rides in Princes Gardens and face painters on Union Street (small charge applies).
Post Office of Possibilities
Meet the extraordinary Department of Dreams! This magical storytelling installation is bursting with imagination - drawers of destiny to open, artifacts of inspiration to uncover, and a time twisting mirror that just might reveal your tomorrow.
Help the dream designers, the architects of inspiration, and the mappers of possibility plan out futures full of wonder, then send a postcard to your future self through the most marvellous machine in the realm.
The Post Office is open between 10am and 4pm on Wellington Street.
The Shed of Stories - sponsored by FPL Signs
Overnight, a mysterious little shed appears...and when the doors swing open, stories tumble out, music spills into the air, and imagination sweeps through the crowd.
This enchanting pop up venue offers joyful story sessions throughout the day - and between performances, it transforms into a cosy family reading nook, complete with books and surprises waiting to be discovered.
Stories take place in Princes Gardens throughout the day.
This free activity is proudly sponsored by FPL Signs.
Craft your own storybook – sponsored by TOOB
Let imaginations run wild as children create and decorate their very own storybook, using colourful materials to bring their ideas to life.
This free activity is proudly sponsored by Toob.
Gentle story-time magic and crafts
Settle in for fun, warm and immersive storytelling adventures filled with music, movement and sensory surprises.
Amanda brings folklore tales to life with heart, humour and a touch of wonder, creating story moments that families remember long after the last page closes. You can also craft a memory to take home.
Stories take place near the bottom of Union Street throughout the day.
Steamship Circus
Have a spellbinding time with Steamship Circus in their Little Big Tent from 12.30pm to 4pm, where you can try your hand at plate spinning, diablos, juggling, unicycling - and even the aerial hoop!
Leap into the fun in Princes Gardens and discover a world of circus magic and marvellous make‑believe.
Juggle Jake’s Circus Skills
Step into the story and join Juggle Jake at Union Yard, where you can test your balance, bravery and circus flair.
While you’re there, explore community stalls hosted by local charities, each sharing the stories and work they bring to our town.
Princes Gardens live entertainment
Head to the bandstand in Princes Gardens for fun and live entertainment.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 10.15am | Grange Community Junior School Choir |
| 11am | Carnival parade |
| 12.25pm | Rushmoor Samba Band and Big Noise Samba Band |
| 12.40pm | Shimmy Café Barefoot Dance Fusion |
| 1.05pm | Awards and speeches |
| 1.25pm | St Peter's Junior School Choir |
| 1.50pm | YEM Theatre School |
| 2.30pm | Dancers and martial arts with the Chinese Association of Woking |
| 3pm | Rock Choir |
| 3pm | RDZ Display Squad |
| 4pm | Event ends |
Union Street live entertainment
Don’t miss our live buskers and performers on Union Street.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 10am | Saxooma |
| 11am | Cactus Brass |
| 12pm | Trads Army Dixieland Jazz |
| 1.20pm | Acoustic Jass |
| 2.15pm | 1st Naumati Baja Band |
| 3pm | Trads Army Dixieland Jazz |
| 4pm | Event ends |
Performers and times are subject to change.
Publicity photos
We will be taking photos and videos of Victoria Day, including of the parade and activities around the town centre. We will be using these on social media, in the media, on our website and in publicity material. For more details, please contact the Communications team at communications@rushmoor.gov.uk.
Thanks to our sponsors and supporters
This event is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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