Now in its 32nd year the ‘Cromer Carnival’ is one if the highlights of Norfolk’s summer calendar. With a great mix of entertainment, fun and competitions, locals and visitors come together to make this event a huge success year on year. 

Highlights for 2013 include three aerial display teams; The Mighty Blades Aerobatic Display Team, The Wild Cat’s Aerobatics Team and The Prince of Wales Parachute Display Team. Find those binoculars and book in now for an aerial display extravaganza. 

Carnival Chairman Tony Shipp said “We are delighted that crowds at this year's Carnival will be treated to three aerial displays on Carnival Day.”

The Blades are amongst the most experienced display pilots in the UK, all are former RAF fast-jet pilots and former Red Arrows. The display is renowned world-wide and audiences at Cromer Carnival will be treated to a 15 minute, jaw-dropping sequence of over 30 separate manoeuvres.

In the skies on Carnival day visitors will also see the spectacular Wildcat Aerobatics in their iconic biplanes and the return of The Tigers Parachute Display Team to Cromer, dropping into the arena with smoke trailing and flags-flying in formation.

Other highlights for the 2013 festival include the opening prom, where Town Mayor Gwen Smith welcomes all visitors to Cromer, a classic car show, a procession through Cromer including the crowning of the carnival queen, glamorous grannies competition, entertainers and the children’s fancy dress competition. Last year The Olympics and the Jubilee had a big influence on the fancy dress costume creators, though one Cromer Crab made an appearance too.  

Book in now for some good old fashioned family fun on the beach, accommodation is available from £35 - £125 per night in a choice of guest house, self-catering and hotel accommodation for more details see www.thisiscromer.co.uk  or checkour, Facebook or Twitter for the latest news.

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For more details or images call Rachele Snowden on 0208 9815466 or 07793 844274 alternatively email rachele@crocodilepr.co.uk

Editors Notes:

Cromer Chamber of Trade was established in 1945, created by a key group of local entrepreneurs keen to see the region continue to flourish for years to come. The Chamber is an association of nearly one hundred shops, accommodation providers and businesses across Cromer and the North Norfolk area.

From its world famous pier and two museums, wide open beaches, spectacular cliffs, to the nationally renowned pier show, cinema and glorious local walks, there is plenty to tempt locals and visitors to this diverse area. Key events for Cromer Chamber members include the town's Folk Festival, Carnival, Lifeboat Day, Crab Festival and Firework displays.

The town dates back to medieval times, once known as Shipden it was then a modest settlement of fishermen and merchants. During the Victorian era the railways arrived and Cromer was born. Many well-to-do Victorian "summer timers" visited the area as a holiday retreat from nearby cities by the 1890s Cromer was fashionable and booming. Cromer's reputation for crab fishing remains to this day with several flourishing fish shops and restaurants in the town.

As well as one of Norfolk's most attractive seaside resorts, Cromer provides a key residential, administrative business and service centre for the growing population of North Norfolk. A recent regeneration programme has enhanced its old world charm whilst introducing new facilities.

The Cromer Chamber of Trade was created to provide its members with a voice to promote the wide range of local business and services available. It is an independent, not-for-profit business support and networking organisation that puts the needs and interests of its members and stakeholders at the heart of everything it does. The aim of Cromer Chamber of Trade is to promote, support and develop the wide range of businesses and services based in Cromer and North Norfolk area while also encouraging and supporting new businesses and industry into the region.