WATCHET Carnival organisers have confirmed the date of the 2004 event.

This year's carnival on July 23, 24, and 25 on the East Quay will feature live pop groups Buster Bloodvessel and Bad Manners, and Brotherhood of Man as the headline acts.

Throughout the event the Quay will include fairground rides, inflatables, food stalls and a bar. Watchet Kids festival is on Saturday, July 24.

Many of the town's pubs, clubs and local groups will take part in the parade on Sunday, led by Watchet British Legion Band. Also in the procession will be a pipe band and the Blackdown Hills Samba Band.