Alsager Round Table, the group behind Alsager Carnival, have announced the date for this year's event.

And they have also relelased the theme for this year and are asking community groups, sports groups amd businesses to come forward and take part in the annual parade through town.

This year's Alsager Carnival will take place on Saturday, 6 June and the theme this year will be 'Our World'.

A spokesperson for Alsager Round Table said: "We are looking for community groups and local businesses to take part in our amazing fun free parade with a walking or vehicle float.

"It's a great way to let the locals know who you are in Alsager whether it be a community group, a sports group or a business. You will be seen in local press and noticed by thousands of people.

"Message us on to register your interest. Prizes for the best group."

The theme for last year's event was popular TV childrens' shows which saw the streets of Alsager were awash with colour.

Alsager Community Theatre chose characters from 'Horrible Histories' including Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Queen Victoria.

Schools across the town and Corner House Nursery entered floats for the occasion, many carrying umbrellas to shield the rain.

Every year, the event raises hundreds of pounds for various groups and charities in the town.

The parade. as usual, finished in Milton Park where a crowd gathered to take part in the afternoon's fun which included an array of stalls.

Alsager Round Table's Facebook page can be found here

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