Late news, but hopefully you haven’t made plans for tomorrow yet, as the first costumed parade of the summer season sets off in Ryde (from Upper Dover Street) at 1pm.
The theme this year is “Let’s Celebrate” and it’s not to be missed as it’s 50 per cent bigger than last year.
Every school in Ryde is taking part, plus the IW College, some Newport schools and many others including Ventnor Middle.
There will be hundreds of performers, and plenty of surprises. Not least the Paint the World animated float, created by visiting Italian artist Umberto Cinquini. On the Island this summer under the Arts Council International Fellowship scheme, Umberto, who comes from Viareggio in Italy – home of the world’s largest carnival floats – is developing and sharing his skills.
LOCATION: Parade starts outside Dover Park Primary School in Upper Dover Street and follows a route through the town – Park Road, Star Street, High Street, Union Street – to seafront celebrations including live music, plus arts and craft and French markets(subject to licences).
There are loads of other things happening during the week long festival, so check out their Website for more details.
