Having watched the number of entries dwindle every year we finally plucked up the courage to enter Monmouth Carnival for the first time.
We had great fun planning our float, making the costumes and decorating the truck.
It all took time and effort, but surprisingly little money and everyone involved enjoyed helping.
The human bees and butterfly on our float braved the rain and had a great response from the crowd.

Preparations

The view from the back of the truck, with tree ferns and an arbour.
The sides covered with leylandii branches and ivy.

Front view with loads of spinners and the hanging baskets on the arbour.

Crew

Big Bee - Tim
Little Bee - George
Butterfly - Alice
Grasshopper - Geoff

Procession

Bee Happy in Monnow Street.
Yes it was raining...



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Still Happy!


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Winners!

Receiving the prize from the Lady Mayor.
Winners of the best small float entry.



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