Author: Newport Carnival

Newport Carnival Float 2024
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2024 Newport Carnival: Year in Review

Newport Carnival would like to wish all our supporters the very best Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2024, like most, has been a challenging year for many, Newport wasn’t an exception. We had some logistical issues which raised their heads over the year, but we managed to push on

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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 last year, we were more determined to go ahead with

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Newport Carnival at Jay Miller's Circus
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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 Miller’s Circus in several ways, including last year having Granny

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Newport Carnival announce their Royalty for 2024

After a successful Royalty Selection Evening at the Newport Parish Centre on Saturday 13th April 2024, Newport Carnival can announce its 4 members for the 2024 float, with 2 reserves and for the first time in Newport’s history, we have a boy on the team. Congratulations to Rosie, Willow, Violet

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Vote for Riverfest in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2024

The Newport Carnival & Community Events Association team are delighted that Riverfest, our free, family-friendly, has been nominated in the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2024! Riverfest has been nominated for ‘BEST ISLAND EVENT’ Voting is now open to pick your best island event, and we hope you pick

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081 Newport Illuminated Carnival 2023 - Paul Bird Photography
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Newport’s Isle of Wight Summer Carnival Season 2023

Well, what a year that was, we lost nearly half a dozen carnivals, including Newport Main which was a massive blow for us as we had so much planned.  Shanklin Carnival was the worst hit, their Children’s, Main and Illuminated Carnivals were all cancelled due to the weather. One of

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