St Pauls Carnival announces scaled-back programme

St Pauls carnival has announced scaled-back plans for 2025.

In February, it was announced that the Bristol carnival would be putting on a reduced programme due to ongoing funding issues.

This year's programme of events is entitled 'Back a Yard' and features spoken word, dance and musical events focused around the theme of Roots of Resistance and the legacy of local activists to mark 60 years since the passing of the Race Relations Act.

"This year, we're highlighting the activism at the heart of the carnival, sharing our community's legacy with all generations and paving the way for the future," said LaToyah McAllister-Jones, Executive Director of St Pauls Carnival.

"Fundraising is crucial to cementing the future of St Pauls Carnival and our 2025 Back A Yard programme will be a key driver of this to help ensure the future of Bristol's most beloved vibrant celebration of African-Caribbean culture," she added.

The programme features the traditional Elders Brunch at Circomedia and a free event at the Malcolm X Centre.

There will also a mixture of family friendly and party events taking place across the wider St Pauls area on 5 July.

Ticketed events are taking place at Lakota, Lost Horizon and Circomedia and the proceeds of sales will go towards funding future carnival events.

Approximately 120,000 people attend when the carnival is on in full.

St Pauls Carnival said that a full event cost around £500,000 to put on and it relied on sponsorship and community donations to raise the money.

The carnival hoped to be back with a fuller schedule in 2026.

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