The future of Maryport Carnival is in the community's hands.

This year's event, on Saturday, July 8, is the final curtain call for the existing committee.

They are keen to hand over the reins to interested parties and show them the ropes for future events. A meeting will be held next month to discuss the carnival's future.

This current committee was re-formed in 2016.

Since then it has experienced fantastic support from the people of Maryport and local villages when carrying out preparations for the annual, much-loved celebration.

"We would love to see this wonderful community event continue for years to come," said a spokesman.

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If anyone is interested in becoming part of a new carnival committee they should email maryportcarnival@gmail.com.

Entries for this year’s carnival and parents interested in registering their child (aged 9 to 16) for the Carnival Queen event should also get in touch by email.

All are welcome to the meeting at The Waverley hotel, at 7pm, on Thursday, May 4.