Newport Carnival have announced that they have taken the decision to cancel this summers main and illuminated processions.
The carnival committee posted on their Facebook page today (Monday) that with the uncertainty of COVID-19 and not being able to maintain social distancing along procession routes, it’s in the public’s best interest to cancel for 2020.
They are hoping, if restrictions are lifted, to carry on with their annual Christmas Parade.
Sandown and Ryde Carnivals are also expected to be cancelled.
A spokesperson for Newport Carnival has said:
“So much time and effort go into organising carnivals, building floats and relying heavily on sponsors, it is not a suitable time to put extra strain on businesses, especially as so many have been closed for so long.
“Along with our friends from other committees across the Island, it is heart-breaking to make these decisions and not something we take lightly.
“The queen’s selection night would have normally taken place by now, but postponed due to the virus, but, inevitably, there will not be time or guaranties we will be out of this pandemic before July.
Article continues below this advertisement “However, we are a strong committee and will be committing to hopefully have our Christmas Parade again towards the end of this year (If the government allows) and will bounce back for our summer carnival season in 2021”.
For further information email [email protected] or visit www.newportcarnival.com.
