Have a Brazil-liant time at Crumpsall Carnival

Crumpsall gets a taste of Rio on Sunday 27 June as its annual carnival dances to a samba beat.

More than 6,000 people got into the carnival spirit at last year's event and this year's carnival promises to be every bit as thrilling.

With a Brazilian theme expect an explosion of colourful costumes, dancing and live music at the free fiesta.

The parade starts from Herristone Park at 12.30pm, wending its way to Crumpsall Park where the main event runs from 1pm to 5pm.

Children from four local primary schools - St Anne's, Cravenwood, Crumpsall Lane and Irk Valley - have been working alongside artist Fay Flatt to prepare their costumes.

The Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Mark Hackett will be taking part in the parade before declaring the carnival open at 1pm.

Attractions include a samba band,  Crumpsall Concert Band, stalls including some selling international food, live entertainment and a fairground. There is also a Valuing Older People marquee providing free entertainment and refreshments. Football coaching sessions will also be on offer for anyone who wants to kick it like Kaka.

The event is organised by the Friends of Crumpsall Park in partnership with Manchester City Council.

City Council leader Sir Richard Leese said: "The Crumpsall Carnival has established itself as one of the red letter days in North Manchester's social calendar and is an event to which many people look forward. It's going to be colourful, it's going to be loud and above all its going to be fun."

Tom Sogbetun, Chair of the Friends of Crumpsall Park, said: "The carnival just seems to get bigger and better every year. Everyone who comes along is sure to have a brilliant family fun day out. They certainly know how to enjoy themselves in Brazil but I'm sure we can more than match them in Manchester."