Hartlepool Carnival: Looking back at town's parade as community prepares for 2019 event

This week marks the start of carnival season in Hartlepool as Murphy’s Funfair arrives in town for families to enjoy.

By Debra Fox

Published 29th Jul 2019, 10:14 BST

Updated 29th Jul 2019, 11:12 BST

The fair will set up shop on Thursday, August 1 for more than a week of rides, games and entertainment with Hartlepool’s Carnival Parade taking place on Saturday, August 10. As the community prepares for a fantastic day of fun, we have taken a trip down memory lane to parades of yesteryear. See if you can spot any familiar faces in our photos.

1. Unicorn power

A colourful display at a previous carnival parade. Photo: Kevin Brady

Colourful costumes for 2017's parade. Photo: Kevin Brady

Members of the community in their carnival finery. Photo: Kevin Brady

A creative costume featuring multi-coloured balloons. Photo: Kevin Brady