The wet weather did not dampen spirits at the Children’s Carnival in Ryde last Saturday.
The bright carnival costumes brought a splash of colour to the streets of Ryde, as the children and adults paraded through the High Street, including the impressive Green Man puppet.
This huge puppet was created during a masterclass for New Carnival creative volunteers and freelance artists by Andrew and Kathy Kim, from internationally acclaimed Thingumijig Theatre company.
Our thanks to Christopher Jackson for sharing his photos of the event.
![Ryde Children's Carnival Parade © Christopher Jackson](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ryde-Carnival-Christopher-Jackson-6.jpg)
![The Green Man puppet © Christopher Jackson](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ryde-Carnival-Christopher-Jackson-4.jpg)
![The Green Man puppet © Christopher Jackson](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ryde-Carnival-Christopher-Jackson-1.jpg)
![Ryde Children's Carnival Parade © Christopher Jackson](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ryde-Carnival-Christopher-Jackson-5.jpg)
![Raw Samba © Christopher Jackson](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ryde-Carnival-Christopher-Jackson-7.jpg)
![Raw Samba © Christopher Jackson](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2024/08/Ryde-Carnival-Christopher-Jackson-2.jpg)
Last chances to watch IW carnivals
There are three more carnival events to catch this season: Sandown Illuminated on Wednesday 28th August (8.30pm from Culver Parade); the Main Ryde Carnival on Thursday 29th August (6.30pm from the Esplanade); and Ryde Illuminated on Saturday 31st August (8.30pm from the Esplanade).