Whitland held an excellent carnival on Saturday. Photographer Malcolm Richards was on hand to record the spectacular floats, classic cars and walking entries.

Whitland Carnival float celebrating 100 years of Walt Disney
(Malcolm Richards)

There was a fabulous turnout for 2023 Whitland Carnival, the finale of a week-long selection of fun family events, as some entrants marked 100 years of Walt Disney - and not just the heroes and princesses, but the villains too!

Whitland Carnival float - Disney Villains
(Malcolm Richards)

Disney’s wasn’t the only anniversary celebrated at this year’s Carnival. An inventive float paid tribute to the Uk’s 75-year-old National Health Service.

Whitland Carnival - NHS float
(Malcolm Richards)

Colourful characters also joined the carnival parade on foot at Whitland on Saturday.

Whitland Carnival walking entries - Sesame Street
(Malcolm Richards)
Elvis at Whitland Carnival
(Malcolm Richards)

There was a touch of satire in some entries, like the stone-age-themed one, entitled ‘2023 Pandemic Living Crisis‘, punning that ‘times are hard’.

Whitland Carnival - 2023 Pandemic Living Crisis
(Malcolm Richards)

Best Car in Show was won by Whitland Classic Motor Club’s Tony Brinsden with his Vauxhall VX4/90 FB.

Classic cars at Whitland Carnival
(Malcom Richards)

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Whitland Carnival Queen Megan Jones and Rose Queen Ella Brown with attendants.

Fairy Queen with attendants and Prince Charmings

Come on Barbie, let’s go party!

Classic car at Whitland Carnival