Hove Carnival is due to get under way in Hove Park today (Monday 25 May).
The carnival, formerly known as Hove Lions Day, has been organised by the Martlets. It starts at noon and raises funds for the hospice.
The programme for the main arena includes the Beleza Samba party, the Galloping Acrobats and the annual dog show. Judges will be looking for the dog with the waggiest tail and cleverest trick.
The organiser Antonia Shepherd said: “We are giving lots of local groups the chance to perform and show off their skills.
“Hove Carnival is a traditional family day out and we want the programme in the main arena to have something for everyone.
“Over the years Hove Carnival has raised thousands for local charities including the Martlets Hospice and we hope that we’ll raise even more this year.”
As well as the arena acts, there will be plenty of traditional activities on offer including children’s entertainment, fun fair rides, cake stalls, steam engines and rides on Hove Park’s miniature locomotives.
The Martlets said: “The funds raised will help us provide end of life care to adults who are affected by terminal and life-limiting illness as well as caring for their families and loved ones.
“We receive less than a third of our funding from the government and must raise £9,000 a day to help people who are dying to do so with dignity and in as calm and peaceful a way as possible.”
