Another Season Draws to a close and we welcome our new court.
Olivia Green
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, as most of you know my name is Olivia and this year I have had the pleasure of stepping in to be queen again.
I have made so many memories and so grateful for another year representing Braintree around Essex.
It’s been a privilege to spend another year with junior princess Raven especially!
I would like to thank the committee for everything they do and the continued support, especially Ann, Holly and Layla.
Without you, the court wouldn’t be able to attend so many things that they do and I am truly grateful for everything you have done for me over the past 3 years.
– Olivia Green (Braintree & Bocking Carnival Queen 2020-2025)
Raven O’Connor
Good evening my name is raven and I am 8 years old and I am grateful to have been able to be Braintree and Bocking carnival princess jounor this year.
I have had a so much fun this year with all of the courts and I have loved being part of Braintree and Bocking Carnival.
I have loved spending this whole year with all of you from the dancing, the carnivals and seeing you guys winning awards.
Thank you to all the courts for helping us to be able to take part in the carnivals. Now i would like to say a few thank yous.
First our queen Olivia. Thank you for always dancing with me and making sure I was happy, you have been so kind, caring and helpful and I have loved this whole year with you and last year.
Ava you have been so kind, you were the calmest princess I know thank you so much for always being there.
Millie you have been so kind and fun I loved when we made a little dance I loved playing and dancing.
Rose, you are so cute sweet kind and caring I love how your cute and tiny you are.
Now for the Shaparons, first Ann thank you, you are always such a nice kind caring person I loved the way you always made sure we are ok and organising everything we do.
Mom thank you for always making sure every one had what they needed and taking me to all the carnivals.
Joe thank you for always making us laugh.
Holly, thank you for how you were always kind, sweet and caring and being our DJ.
Holly and Martin, thank you how you were always making sure we having fun and for organising the carnival.
Jason, thank you for driving safely and for making sure we could do the carnival and Karen, thank you for being so kind, caring and letting us borrow Jason to tow the float.
Thank you to all the carnival committee for everything they do.
Finally, thank you to all my family Dad, Amber, Lewie, Seth and all to many to mention family who have helped and came along to the carnival and dances.
Although I am not going to be princess I am still going to be come and help at the carnivals, you cant get rid of me that easily.
– Raven O’Connor (Braintree & Bocking Carnival Junior Princess 2025)
Ava-Grace Holden
Good evening everyone,
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is ava-grace and this year I have had the honour of being your Senior Carnival Princess for Braintree.
This year has meant so much to me and has gone by so quickly. I’ve loved attending events, meeting so many kind people, and representing Braintree. Wearing my sash has made me feel incredibly proud.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the Braintree Carnival Committee for giving me this amazing opportunity, and to my family for always supporting me and helping me every step of the way.
This experience has helped me grow in confidence and believe in myself, and I will carry these memories with me forever.
As I stand here for the last time wearing my sash, I feel so proud and a little emotional. This year helped me grow up a little, believe in myself a lot, and showed me how special this community really is.
Thank you for making a little girl’s dream come true. I will always be proud to say I was the Senior Carnival Princess for Braintree.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
– Ava-Grace Holden (Braintree & Bocking Carnival Senior Princess 2025)
Millie Guthrie
Hello Everyone, My name is Millie and I am 6 Years Old.
Me and my friends had so much fun being carnival princesses.
I had the best Sparkly dress in the whole entire world!
I had happy smiles and never felt sad.
At first, I was a little bit nervous, but, in the end, it was amazing!
We all worked super hard and I loved it!
We went on BIG floats and waved at everyone we saw.
We hope you all had a good time at our carnivals!
Thank You Everyone!
– Millie Guthrie (Braintree & Bocking Carnival Junior Princess 2025)
Rose Leader
I loved being Braintree’s Rosebud. I had lots of fun with Olivia, Ava, Raven, and Millie. Thank you for being so kind to me.
Thank you to Ann, Holly, and Layla for driving me to the carnivals and looking after me. Thank you to Jason for driving the float.
My favourite memory was going on the Maldon float and eating chips. That was the best!
I met so many lovely people, and I will miss everyone very much. Good luck to the new court. I hope you have lots of fun
– Rose Leader (Braintree & Bocking Carnival Rosebud 2025)
Introducing the 2026 - 2027 Carnival Court!
Throughout the Crowning Day on 20th February, potential Candidates came along to try their chances at being chosen as one of the new court for this season 2026-2027
The judges made their decision and the court now has their new members:
Queen: Belle Hayden
Senior Princess: Lacey – Mae Benfield
Senior Princess 2: Mya Nel
Junior Princess: Summer-Pearl Aird
Welcome and we hope you enjoy your time as our Court for this season
From left to right
Lacey-Mae Benfield, Summer-Pearl Aird, Mya Nel, Belle Hayden
