Ryde Carnival are delighted to announce our programme of events for Ryde’s 2021 Carnival Week.
The programme marks the launch of Waving the Flag, a three year project designed to support the growth and sustainability of Ryde’s much loved annual carnival.
Through creative programming and increased opportunities to create props, costumes and floats that relate directly to the town’s heritage, the project will encourage audiences, new and old, to celebrate Ryde’s vibrant carnival traditions.
Monday 23rd August – Saturday 28th August: Ryde Carnival
A Celebration An exhibition of costume, props, carnival ephemera and a pop-up cinema will take place at Department (formerly Packs department store) in Cross Street, Ryde and will run throughout Carnival Week.
Monday 23rd August – Sunday 5th September: Window Spotting Competition*
Our annual Window Spotting competition is returning this year and is always a hit with young and old alike! Spot the unusual item in the shop windows displaying a large red dot and you could win a prize.
Competition entry forms will be available for collection from Department (formerly Packs department store) in Cross Street, Ryde and will also be available to download from the Website and the Ryde Carnival Facebook page from Sunday 22nd August.
Wednesday 25th August: Huxley the magician and children’s competitions
Join Ryde Carnival in the Town Square (outside Co-op) for the ‘Garden in a Wheelbarrow’ competition at 1pm and the Kids Costume competition at 1:30pm with Huxley the magician performing from 2pm.
Judging for the competitions will be at 3pm.
Thursday 26th August: Dance Vibez, the RUG Band and New Carnival Company
Dance Vibez will be performing at 11am and music from The RUG Band at 12pm.
New Carnival Company will be performing ‘A Potted History of Ryde Carnival’ in the Town Square, Ryde at 2:30pm.
Saturday 28th August: Raw Samba, Carnival walkabouts and dance performance
Raw Samba will be making a lot of noise and looking spectacular at 1pm and Carnival company Shademakers UK will be performing outside the Co-op in the Town Square, Ryde at 2pm.
*Competition entries for the Window Spotting Competition must be submitted by Monday 6th September.
Competition forms can be dropped off at Department (formerly Packs department store) in Cross Street, Ryde.
Share your thoughts
Throughout Carnival Week, we are also asking for your thoughts and feedback on Ryde Carnival.
We have produced a questionnaire available to fill out online or in hard copy at Department (formerly Packs department store).
The responses from this questionnaire will help Ryde Carnival Association shape future carnival parades and activities, increase participation and ensure that the carnival stays in Ryde for years to come.
Please help us by spending a few minutes providing us with your feedback.
News shared by Lily on behalf of Ryde Carnival. Ed
