Llanidloes Fancy Dress or Llani Fancy Dress is an annual street party in the town of Llanidloes and is one of the largest street parties in Wales.[1] The event started in 1969[1] and takes place on the first Friday of July.[2] "Revellers" dress up in costumes,[3] including famous characters,[1] the pubs stay open late and "virtually the whole town gets kitted out".[2] In 2004, up to 5,000 participants were anticipated.[1]
The 2005 event was temporarily cancelled due to the costs of safety provisions,[4] but a local councillor provided funding for training for stewards and public toilets.[5]
Local police stated that the 2010 event would be the "safest yet" with the addition of security cameras, a School Liaison Offer patrol identifying young children who may be in danger, and an ambulance from St. John's located at the community centre.[6]