Residents of Fleet, Hampshire, are invited to celebrate the 66th Fleet & District Carnival on Saturday, 4 July 2026, which features a parade through the town centre. The procession will travel along Fleet High Street from 12pm to 2pm, marking the 70th anniversary of the carnival.
This year, the parade is centred around the theme of Music through the decades. Local community groups and schools are encouraged to take part in the event by dressing in costumes that represent different musical eras. The parade is organised by the Fleet Lions Club, which is a prominent community service group in the town.
The Fleet & District Carnival Committee is also calling for additional volunteers to help the day run smoothly. The event serves to support the Carnival Charity of the Year, which for 2026 is Sebastian’s Action Trust. This organisation provides emotional, practical and social support for families of seriously ill children.
The carnival has been a local tradition since 1956, when it was established to help raise funds for a new civic centre in the area. Throughout their history of service, which began with their charter in 1974, the Fleet Lions Club has raised over £1 million for local good causes.
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