However keen you are it is highly unlikely that you can organise a carnival on your own - you will need a group to support you.

This section has information about forming and managing committees, as well as recruiting, retaining and managing volunteers and staff. 

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Carnival Arts
http://www.carnivalarts.org.uk/resources
Carnival Arts website has an extensive resources section aimed at carnival organisers, including the following guides:

Working with stakeholders.pdf

Information on this section has been gathered from the following websites, so visit them for further information:  

• Timeline for Events

• Tourism North East 

Also visit Voluntary Arts Network information on 'Running Your Own Group'