Carnival traditionally begins with a street parade starting noon on Saturday (this year's theme being the Olympics). The parade is headed by the Carnival Princess and Civic Dignitaries followed by an array of marching bands and floats. The two day carnival features fun fair, non-stop arena acts, entertainmnets marquee, commercial and chairty stalls and a wide variety of other activities. Saturday night is traditionally Party in the Park night (this year staring Crazy Ape) and Sunday sees the Grantham Classic Car Club promote one of the largest classic car show's in the area. Also this year will be the inaugral running of a Model Raft Race along the River Witham (proceeds to Grantham Hospice).
The carnival has always been supported by SKDC, Grantham Journal and Printhub with help from many other businesses.