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Glastonbury will be alive with music, dazzling displays, and illuminated carts when the annual carnival returns on Saturday, November 19.

Glastonbury Carnival is one of the 'Magnificent Seven' - the seven most famous carnivals among around 30 in the South West.

The main procession starts 7pm. However, people are likely to be lining the streets enjoying the carnival much earlier and a pre-procession will take place at 6.20pm.

The carnival is free but spectators are asked to donate to the collection which benefits local charities whilst keeping the carnival tradition alive.

Where can I see the procession?

The procession will assemble on the Glastonbury Relief Road from Northload Roundabout back towards the Tinbridge Roundabout and on Northload Street and in Paradise Road.

However, this area is not suitable for spectators.

The pre-procession will begin at 6.30pm before the main procession at 7pm.

It will start at the traffic lights just past Northload Roundabout.

It will head along the A39 up to Wirral Park Roundabout by B&Q before turning left onto the A361, Street Road.

Along this part of the route is a short rest area for entries and the entries will not be performing.

The procession will then turn left into Magdalene Street and continue into the High Street.

It will finish along Wells Road with the junction of Manor House Road.

Travelling to Glastonbury

Organisers have warned that the crowds at each carnival have been much bigger than they would usually expect. They are urging people to walk in from Street if they can and advising that If relatives are travelling to town for the carnival, make sure they allow plenty of time. There is a chance that police may ask organisers to close the roads into town earlier than advertised, especially if all the car parks are full.

Which roads will be closed?

Friday 18th November -LINE UP AREA Closed to all 8pm Friday until midnight on Saturday

The A39 Glastonbury Relief Road, Northload Bridge Roundabout to Tinbridge Roundabout, including Wells Road Link Road will be closed due to this being the Carnival overnight lineup. Roads will be barriered and marshalled.

Saturday 19th November – 3pm to 5pm

Magdelene Street / High Street / Benedict Street. The town centre will be closed off due to congregating volumes of spectators and to allow for daytime entertainers to walk around.

Saturday 19th November – 5pm to 10-11pm or until clear enough to reopen the roads

A39 Street Roundabout

A39 Northload Bridge Roundabout, including B3151, Northload Bridge Road

Chilkwell Street at the junction of the A361

Wells Road, access to Thorndun Estate and Dunstans Park at the discretion of the marshal, proof of address will be required and dependent on the location of the procession on route before 8pm. Strictly no access from 8pm.

All other roads around town accessing the route will be closed within the road closures.

Where can I park?

Limited car parking will be available within the town centre, though you must arrive before the roads close and can only leave once they have reopened.

Normal car parking charges apply to the council run car parks. Alternatively, there will be official Glastonbury Carnival car parking available, which costs £5.

Other options include Tesco and B&Q on Wirral Park Road, Tor Leisure car park, Dyehouse Lane and the football ground on the corner of the A39 and Northload Bridge.

There is limited disabled parking in St Mary's Church.

Accessible Viewing Area

A seating area is available on Magdelene Street and outside the front of St Dunstans House, situated next to the Town Hall. Accessible toilets are located next to this area - however organisers have said that all of the seats on the accessible viewing area have now been reserved.