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Newport Carnival
Kick off the Isle of Wight Carnival Season in Newport!
The Isle of Wight comes alive at the thought of carnivals and what a great way to kick off the carnival season with making your way to Newport Carnival.
Traditionally, Newport has been the first carnival of the summer carnival season, with the first procession being at the end of July, normally around the time Schools break up for their summer holidays.
It’s not just the one procession that takes place here in Newport, there is also another, Illuminated procession that fills the central town of the Island with colour and light.
Throughout the year, Newport Carnival hosts other events such as their popular Christmas Parade that cascades around the town, kickstarting the festive season.
Newport Main
Saturday 20th July 2024
Watch the streets come alive as the first carnival of the summer season starts at Newport.
If you wish to take part or to find out more information on this year’s main procession, click the link below.
Newport Illuminated
Thursday 22nd August 2024
The illuminated procession will bring colour to the streets of Newport, watch the magic unfold.
If you wish to take part or to find out more information on this year’s illuminated procession, click the link below.
Riverfest
Saturday 11th May 2024
Come along to Riverfest, a fun, free, family event that takes place on The Quay in Newport.
Riverfest is organised and run by Newport Carnival & Community Events Association.
Newport Carnival News
Another Carnival Season is Over
Just like that, another Isle of Wight Carnival Season is over for another year. Newport Carnival faced the brunt of the poor weather in 2024 – both our main and illuminated processions were wet. However, after our main was cancelled
Newport Carnival night out at Jay Miller’s Circus
Jay Miller’s Circus, the Island’s biggest circus that comes to Wootton every summer welcomed Newport Carnival’s committee and royalty to enjoy an evening of fun, stunts and entertainment. Newport Carnival & Community Events Association have over the years supported Jay
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We Need You!
We are always welcoming new people to the carnival scene and anyone wishing to take part in the parade can do so, free of charge!
All you have to do is turn up with a float or on foot with a theme and you’ll be entered.
We pick our Carnival Queens around April so make sure you look out for that if you or you know of someone who might be interested.
If you wish to find out more on how to be a part of Newport Carnival this summer, then please do not hesitate and get in touch.
