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Parade and Carnival - Monarchs of the Millenium

July 22nd 2000

Organised by the Alsager 2001 Committee, the event started with a parade through the town centre.


		This float was created by Alsager Youth Project.

	After the parade there was a carnival in Milton park featuring:- Morris Dancers Mummers play Fire Eaters Dance Arena Beer Tent lots of stalls refreshments face painting local bands
	A wide range of equipment was provided for visitors to test their balancing and juggling skills.
	A demonstration of gem panning was provided by Michael Pace of Newchapel Science Centre together with a stall providing magnifying lenses.
	A medieval village was set up by the Poor Cnights of St Chad - a Staffordshire based historical re-enactment group.
	The event also featured an exhibition of arts and crafts in St. Mary's Church Hall. This included a lacemaking demonstration by Sue Taylor and Ingrid Le Count of Cheshire Bobbin Clickers.

	On view in the Church was a textile exhibition by Alsager Patchworkers and Quilters and other groups.
	This pebble mosaic was part of a display by Alsager Highfields CP and Church Lawton CP. There was also a Millennium Family History Day at the Civic Centre.