Next Carnival: Main Carnival - Thursday 28th August 2008 Children's Carnival - Friday 29th August 2008 Illuminated Carnival - Saturday 30th August 2008

2008 is the 120th anniversary of Ryde Carnival. Ryde Carnival in the Isle of Wight is one of the oldest established carnivals is England, with the first event held in 1888. Today it is a platform for up to 2,000 performers. Masquerade, soca, steelpan, samba all feature at the event atttended by about 50,000 visitors.

The Mas parade is the highlight and finishes at Simeon Street, recreation ground where the judging of the costumes takes place. This is a sensory feast of sound, with musical influences from Rio Samba, Trinidad Steel Pan and Local bands. Movement in fabulous costumes with influences from Trinidad, Rio, Notting Hill, Venice, English Masquerade and Mardi Gras. Colour an experience like no other! Where, for a few hours, we can all forget who we are and what we do - and just party!


Image:PureLime with Chocolate Mas at the 2007 Carnival

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