Links to previous articles about the Carnival/Arts Festival. The 2025 Carnival was also featured prominently on BBC South Today’s bulletins, although sadly these were only available on BBC iPlayer for a few days after the event.

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2025 Revival:

• Daily Echo article on the 2025 return of the Carnival: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25194265.st-denys-carnival-southampton-returns-30-years/
• In Common article on the 2025 Carnival: https://www.in-common.co.uk/2025/04/24/st-denys-carnival-returns-to-southampton-after-almost-30-years/
• Bitterne Park Info article on the 2025 Carnival: https://bitternepark.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13343:amazing-buzz-fantastic-community-effort-brings-sustainable-carnival-to-st-denys&catid=166&Itemid=92

1977:

• 2018 Daily Echo photo feature on the 1977 Carnival: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17253332.sun-fun-st-denys/