A carnival coming to town was a big deal at one time. Kids sensed the excitement of a carnival coming to town weeks before the first poster was put on telephone poles to announce it.

There’s something almost magnetic about carnivals. The energy, the colors, the way a whole city seems to pulse with life. They’re not just parties or tourist attractions. These celebrations bind ...

The famous Somerset Guy Fawkes carnival has begun, with seven more chances for people to see the events across the county. The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, which has been running since 1847, saw ...