Sandown Carnival has launched its 32-page programme of events for 2022, available to view and download.
An eagerly awaited highlight of Sandown Main Carnival on Saturday 30th July at 7pm will be the performers and spectacular costumes of Shademakers UK who join the parade fresh from international acclaim at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.
All-day family entertainment
The popular Children’s Carnival takes place earlier on the same day with assembly and registration by the Pier at 11.15am and all-day family entertainment at Sandham Gardens from Island favourites Derek Sandy, Company B and Stevo and Kai.
Coueslant: We do hope you’ll enjoy our 2022 events
After two years when summer festivities had to be cancelled, Sandown Carnival chair Paul Coueslant says in the 2022 programme’s foreword,
“We’ve really missed being able to put on our annual parades, such a big part of the entertainment and family fun that the Carnival has been proud to offer the town and its visitors since Victorian times.
“Whether you’re a spectator or taking part, we do hope you’ll enjoy our 2022 events.”
Sandown Bay Regatta
This year, the Carnival takes historic Sandown Bay Regatta under its wing for the first time, staging fun and entertainment on the seafront over the weekend of 13th and 14th August, including a free music event Hooray for the Bay at Brown’s Golf Course.
The traditional Sandown Illuminated Carnival is on the evening of Wednesday 31st August.
Printed copies of Sandown Carnival Programme 2022 will be available soon from the Carnival Shop at 77a High Street, Sandown PO36 8AD and other outlets in the town.
News shared by Paul on behalf of Sandown Carnival Association. Ed
