The partnership marks the sixth year in a row the pier has supported the Clacton Carnival Association, helping raise funds which are later distributed to community groups and organisations across Tendring. Fun - Carnival mascot Honey the Bear with Clacton Pier favourite Sidney the Seagull (Image: Clacton Pier)Saturday's attractions will include a free fireworks display at 9.30pm, synchronised to music and taking place at the end of the pier following carnival procession day. Carnival mascot Honey the Bear will join Clacton Pier favourite Sidney the Seagull on Friday evening to help launch 10 days of carnival celebrations. Entertainment - Families enjoying the Clacton Carnival Association (Image: Clacton Pier)Mr Brown said the pier's links to the carnival stretch back more than a century. This year's carnival procession takes place on August 9 and will have the theme of childhood favourites, with the pier entering a float.