The vibrant procession led by the new carnival queen starts at 12.30pm from Holyhead Road, Handsworth and makes its way through Perry Barr to Perry Park. Carnival ends at 9pm with a big fireworks display.
Take a look at the procession route below. Carnival procession route |
| Holy Head School | | | | Rookery Road | | | | Oxhill Road | | | | Church Lane | | | | Wellington Road |  | |  | Birchfield Road |  | |  | Walsall Road (A34) |  | |  | Perry Park (approx 3.30pm) |
| 11,300 free Public car parking spaces |
Available at:
Perry Barr Park (Access from Aldridge Road / Curch Road junction)
Perry Hall Playing fields (Access from Perry Avenue)
Welhead Lane (UCE)
Moor Lane (UCE) (N.B) The best and stress free way to get to carnival is by bus due to road closures and parking restrictions. By Bus Sunday buses to Perry Park : 33, 34A, 46A, 51, 52, 107 from Birmingham City Centre To reduce congestion travel by bus Travel West Midlands has some great Daysaver tickets on offer and the number 33, 34A, 46A, 51, 52 and 107 buses stop at Perry Park. Buses will be diverted because of road closures owing to the Carnival procession during the day so to find bus stopping points call 0870 608 2 608 or go to travelwm.co.uk.
By Road From the M6: Get off at Junction 7 for Great Barr. Go onto the A34 for Birmingham and then keep on this road for approx 2 miles. From Birmingham City Centre: Join the A34 (Walsall) at the Lancaster Circus roundabout. Stay on this road for approx 4 miles taking the right hand lane over the flyover by Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium. The Alexander Stadium and Perry park is signposted on your right. Have a fun Carnival!!!
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