Brighton Carnival History
"Brighton is the only place in England where a Carnival will ever become an annual institution."
1923 Day Programme
The original programme of events can be found in the Exploring Brighton local history section in Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.
For more information on this exhibit see the Museum's website at http://www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk
1a: Original 1923 Programme, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
Inside the flyer the programme of events is listed as follows:
Wednesday, 13th June
Entry of King Carnival
The First Great Procession (cars)
Battle of Flowers
Spanish Bull Fight
Public Dancing (dancing and confetti fight)
All Nation Ball
Thursday, 14th June
The Margaret Morris Dancers
Great Trades Procession
The Second Battle of Flowers
King Carnival Revels
Carnival Gala Performances
Public Dancing
Friday, 15th June
Beauty Pageant
Children’s Procession
Binkies’ Day and Battle of Flowers
King Carnival and the Fairies
Spanish Bull Fight
Children’s Ball
Carnival Gala Performance
Public Dancing
Decorated Boats
Fireworks Display
Saturday, 16th June
Regatta and Races
Aquatic Sports
Bathing Costume Pageant
National Advertisers Procession
Farewell King Carnival
The Queens of Beauty
Spanish Bull Fight
Public Dancing
Bouffonale Ball
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Image References:
1a: Carnival Programme, 1923. 153x226mm. Royal Pavilions and Museums, Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove City Council. Image Ref: 316. http://www.images.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk.
