In pictures and video: Northampton Carnival 2026 spreads joy and colour around town

The parade, which made its way from The Racecourse, into town and back again, was full of music, dancing, colour and lots of smiles.

Floats and tropes took part as performers made their way around the parade route in the sunny weather, as crowds watched on.

Winners have been named as below

Children’s Floats

• St James Primary School
• Albanian Cultural Association
• East Hunsbury Primary School

Troupes

• Nigerian Community
• Inspiration Arts

Floats

• Northants Youngers
• United African Association
• Ramgarhia Board Northampton / Community of Travellers

Live Music

• Ecton Brook Primary School
• United African Association
• Performing Room / Northampton College

Visiting Troupes

• Pulse Dance Company United
• Zodiac All Stars
• Donna Fox Associates

Individuals

• Rasta Rolla Cyclist
• Amber Sturgess

At The Racecourse, the party continued with live music, food, a funfair and community stalls into the evening.

Below are photos of Northampton Carnival 2026.