1. Embedding Carnival in the Curriculum F LAGSHIP S CHOOLS C ASE S TUDY : Schools Resource Embedding Carnival in the Curriculum F LAGSHIP S CHOOLS C ASE S TUDY : Foxdell School Year 1 Luton Carnival Presentation

2. What is a carnival? A carnival involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, masks and public street party.

3. Luton Carnival It is the second biggest carnival in England. It usually takes part on the May Bank Holiday. It is attended by over 150,000 people each year.

4. Luton Carnival The parade starts at Wardown park. The parade goes around the town centre.

5. When did Luton Carnival begin? Luton Carnival began in 1976. It began as a Victorian fair with a parade. It was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Luton becoming a Borough. Now the focus is on the carnival parade.

6. Love Luton Festival 2012 This year the carnival has moved to July. It will be part of a festival to celebrate the Olympic torch coming to Luton. The festival will last for three days. There will be music concerts.