
As an Island we are proud of the conscientious and responsible actions of our local community, industry and visitors throughout the pandemic, helping to make the Isle of Wight one of the most happy and healthy destinations in the UK.
As we look forward to re-opening the Isle of Wight to visitors, we ask that you are responsible in your planning and adhere to all Government guidelines now and during your stay, as well as all rules put in place by our local businesses to help safeguard you and those around you.
In order to leave a positive footprint on the Island, we please ask that you continue to be considerate and help us to protect everyone wanting to enjoy the Isle of Wight by “Travelling the Wight Way” and abide by all official guidelines in place at this time.
Each major town hosts an evening of colourful frivolity as a stream of floats make their way through the centre of town. Thousands of onlookers line the streets to catch a glimpse of Rio on the Isle of Wight. Floats are hugely varied and carry pageant queens, local community groups and even pets in fancy dress! If you’re looking for things to do on the Island, attending a carnival is a box you have to tick.
As well as being quite a spectacle, the Isle of Wight carnivals have their own claim to fame. The town of Ryde hosts the oldest carnival in the UK.
Queen Victoria was a patron of the carnival which first took place in 1887 in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Make sure you check the 'whats on' calendar when you’re choosing which carnival to attend. Most carnivals happen in the daylight, but some towns host an illuminated carnival where the procession parades through the night, creating a fantastic light display. All carnivals are free to attend and are very popular, with up to 40,000 people lining the streets to take part in the celebrations, so make sure you arrive early to grab a great viewing spot.
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