Colourful atmosphere as Kirkcaldy hosts Fife International Carnival
ByCheryl Peebles
Kris Miller, Courier, 17/07/15. Picture today in Kirkcaldy where the streets of the town became a riot of colour and sound as the Fife International Carnival paraded through the streets drawing thousands of spectators. Pic shows scenes from the colourful parade as it made its way onto the High Street.
A taste of Rio spiced up Fife when entertainers from around the world hit the streets of Kirkcaldy.
Dressed in colourful costumes and spectacular headdresses, hundreds of musicians, dancers and street performers entertained crowds who turned out for the second Fife International Carnival.
Some 6,000 to 7,000 people are estimated to have enjoyed the event, organised by Jazz Scotland and supported by Fife Cultural Trust, Fife Council and Kirkcaldy4All.Click here for a full photo galleryActs from as far afield as Zambia, South Africa and Martinique flew in for the festival, joining performers from around Fife and Scotland.
The event swung into action with a parade along the High Street and continued through the afternoon on stages in the High Street and Town Square.
Carnival coordinator Anna Plant, of Jazz Scotland, said the day was “absolutely fabulous”.
“We’d love to do it all again next year,” she added.
Colourful atmosphere as Kirkcaldy hosts Fife International Carnival
