Ryde Children’s Carnival is the smallest of the three carnivals that the Ryde Carnival Association stage. This is the parade that where the very young and the young at heart can come to play and dance on the streets of Ryde, whatever the weather.  All the fun the children have is so infectious you go home feeling very happy.

Please note that this year our Children’s Carnival Procession finishes at Appley Park for the Opening of the Grand Carnival Regatta at 4pm.

Main Carnival on Saturday 16th August 2013

Illuminated Carnival on Saturday 31st August 2013

For Other Carnival Dates on the Isle of Wight Click Here

FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST 2013

1.30 pm Assemble in Upper Dover Street

2.00 pm Judging

2.45 pm Procession moves off

Tableux should report to control point at the top of Dover Street.

Ryde Children's Carnival © of Photograph Ann Claire Kay
Photograph © Claire Kay 2009

Could all Float or Vehicle entries please note it is a legal requirement that we have a copy of your Public Liability Insurance Certificate for you to take part in the Parade

You can down load the Children’s Carnival Entry Form here as a PDF - Ryde Carnival Children’s Procession Entry Form 2013

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Download the Children’s Carnival Route Map

Route:

Route Map for Children's Carnival

Dover Street, Park Road, Star Street,
High Street, Union Street, Esplanade,
Ending at the LA Bowl

Classes

  • AT – Schools & Youth Organisations (M.M. Gaskin Jnr. Challenge Cup)
  • BT – Street & District (M.M. Gaskin Jnr. Challenge Cup)
  • A – Children of all ages in Fancy Costume with Decorated Cycle, Dolls Pram, Toy Motor etc.
  • B1 – Groups in Fancy Dress
  • B2 – Pairs in Fancy Dress
  • C – 4 Years and under
  • D – Over 4 years and under 7
  • E – Boys and Girls 7 years old to 9 years
  • F – Boys and Girls 10 years old to 11 years
  • G -Boys and Girls 12 years old and over
  • H – Humorous Boys and Girls
  • Richard Sloper Memorial Cup for Most Original Children’s Entry
  • The Brown’s Peter Pan Playground Cup for Best Individual Child