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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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Ventnor Illuminated Carnival

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VENTNOR

Join in with the carnival fun of Ventnor's Illuminated Procession!
Please see website for route details.

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13 Aug 2022to13 Aug 2022
Newport Illuminated Carnival

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Carnival

NEWPORT

Join in the carnival fun with Newport's Illuminated Procession!
Please see website for route details.

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25 Aug 2022to25 Aug 2022
Ryde Children's Carnival Day

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Carnival

RYDE

Join Ryde Carnival for some free family fun as we celebrate Chidlren's Carnival Day. Activities include: Ryde Carnival royalty float Children's costume competition Children's parade through the town Storytime with Ryde Library Friends of Ryde…

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27 Aug 2022to27 Aug 2022
St Helens Carnival

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Carnival

ST HELENS

Welcome to the time honoured tradition of St Helens Carnival.
At well over 100 years old it's one of the oldest carnivals in the Country!
Please see website for more details.

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29 Aug 2022to29 Aug 2022
Sandown Illuminated Carnival

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Carnival

SANDOWN

Join in the fun and spectacle of Sandown's Illuminated Carnival!
Please see website for route details.

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31 Aug 2022to31 Aug 2022
Ryde Carnival Main Procession

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Carnival

RYDE

Joyous and inspirational, Ryde Carnival brings a dazzling end to summer on the Isle of Wight. All are welcome to enjoy the entertaining parades that light up the coastal town with fun, colour and carnival spirit. Ryde Carnival is the oldest…

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1 Sept 2022to1 Sept 2022
Ryde Carnival Illuminated Procession

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Carnival

RYDE

The very last carnival of the summer, Ryde Carnival's illuminated procession is a fabulous spectacle of light and music that rounds the Isle of Wight carnival season off in style.

Join the crowds and take in the atmosphere as the carnival parades…

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3 Sept 2022to3 Sept 2022

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