THE window for applications to take part in the prestigious 2018 Somerset County Guy Fawkes carnival procession will open on Sunday, July 1.

With the start of the Guy Fawkes carnival season just under 20 weeks away, potential entrants will be able to take part in the popular carnivals by simply completing an online electronic entry form, which will be accessible from both the official SCGFCA website (somersetcountycarnivals.com) and the Bridgwater Carnival website (bridgwatercarnival.org.uk/scgfca-entry-form). 

The standardised entry form enables entrants to apply to take part in the eight affiliated carnivals – Bridgwater, Burnham, Weston, North Petherton, Midsomer Norton, Shepton Mallet, Wells and Glastonbury.

The closing date for applying to take part in the carnivals is Saturday, September 1.