Llanidloes Fancy Dress
Llanidloes Fancy Dress or Llani Fancy Dress is an annual street party in the town of Llanidloes and is one of the largest street parties in Wales.[1] The event started in 1969[1] and takes place on the first Friday of July.[2] "Revellers" dress up in costumes,[3] including famous characters,[1] the pubs stay open late and "virtually the whole town gets kitted out".[2] In 2004, up to 5,000 participants were anticipated.[1]
The 2005 event was temporarily cancelled due to the costs of safety provisions,[4] but a local councillor provided funding for training for stewards and public toilets.[5]
Local police stated that the 2010 event would be the "safest yet" with the addition of security cameras, a School Liaison Offer patrol identifying young children who may be in danger, and an ambulance from St. John's located at the community centre.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Town ready for fancy dress fiesta BBC Thursday, 1 July 2004
- ^ a b The Rough Guide to Wales By Mike Parker, Paul Whitfield. p. 267
- ^ Man accused of raping girl Wednesday 9th July 2008, Shropshire Star
- ^ Town's fancy dress fiesta is axed BBC Friday, 29 April 2005
- ^ Fancy dress festival's reprieve BBC Wednesday, 22 June 2005
- ^ Llani Fancy Dress will be the safest yet, say police 30 June 2010 Emma Mackintosh
