Llandudno Vicorian Extravaganza

Established in 1986 the Llandudno VictorianAs well as some of the regular acts as mentioned
Extravaganza is an annual event which takes place onabove this year also saw victorian bobbies which
the May Day Bank holiday weekend.towered above people on stilts and interrogated any
It brings in an average of 250,000 ranging from localsbody not dressed in victorian costumes, victorian
to tourists and approximately £15million revenue forwrestlers, magic by Jay Gatling a young magician who
the local community.performed illusions, magic tricks and stage magic,
The Victorian Extravaganza is a great day out for allHarley the clown, Llandudno town band, the North
the family, over the years has seen a great array ofWales George Formby society, the Wirral pipe band,
entertainment such jugglers, stilt walkers, peopleand Roslyn Walker the brilliant escapologist, to name
parading in Victorian costumes as they did in the oldjust a few.  There were also live stage
days, and town criers.  A very important part of theperformances from some of some of Llandudno's
Victorian Extravaganza is the transport festival, whichgreat talents and some fantastic music by the Rhyl
attracts a large range of exhibits including lorries,Silver Band and Brazilian Samba Reggae an energetic
military and buses, motorcycles, tractors, bicycles, andand exciting group from Barmouth.  
both vintage and classic cars.The main high street in also packed with entertainment
The Great Parade is also incorporated into theand amenities such as fairground rides, exhibits, and
Victorian Extravaganza every year, and is wonderfulfood stalls.    
for all to see.  The route is approximately ¾ mileFor people visiting the Victorian Extravaganza from
and lasts for about 45mins.  out of town there is ample accommodation to suit all
This year saw an increase in the amount of peoplekinds of budgets from camp sites to boutique hotels.
travelling from all over the UK and also an increase inThe long street opposite the promenade on the North
the number of people dressing up in Victorianshore sees a host of Victorian grade II listed buildings;
costumes.   This is a great sign of things to come ashere you will find some of Llandudno's finest hotels and
next year sees the 25th anniversary of the VictorianB&B's with fantastic views over the Irish Sea.
Extravaganza.