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Newport Carnival
Newport Carnival Christmas Parade
POSTPONED
Due to high winds and weather warnings in place, our Christmas Parade that was due to take place on the 7th December has been rescheduled to Friday 20th December 2024 from 5pm. Click for details.
Newport Carnival —
The carnival at the heart of the Isle of WIght
The Isle of Wight comes alive at the thought of carnivals and what a great way to celebrate the carnival season with 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. However, due to how the dates fall in 2025 and 2026 we have pushed our main carnival date back slightly, with it being on the first Saturday of August.
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 2nd august 2025
Watch the streets come alive as Newport Carnival kicks of it’s main procession on the first Saturday of August!
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 21st August 2025
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 10th May 2025
Come along to Riverfest, a fun, free, family event that takes place on The Quay in Newport.
The award-winning 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.
