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Sandown Carnival
Building A Strong Community Spirit in Sandown
We aim to provide several safe and fun carnival processions each year, building upon a strong community spirit within Sandown and neighbouring villages. We sponsor schools and clubs to take part in the carnivals, encouraging parents and children to have a go. This brings the community together helping unlock the talents many did not know they had!
Above all we like to feel we provide a focal point during the summer where the people of Sandown can celebrate their achievements whilst spectators can watch an entertaining free event which benefits the entire community.
Our events are always fun-filled and provide great FREE entertainment for all ages. The procession route is around a mile long starting from the Esplanade overlooking the sea and then snakes through the town centre taking around an hour to complete and finally returning to the Esplanade. This means there are lots of great vantage points and if you are in the right place you'll get to see the processions TWICE!
Our comprehensive website has hundreds of high quality pictures, videos and historical details going back to our first carnival in 1952!
Contact Sandown Carnival
Enquiries To:Alan Ayres
Telephone: 01983 402334
Email: friends@sandowncarnival.com
Write To: 1 Vinings Rd Sandown PO36 8DU
Childrens Carnival
A day of fun and activities followed by a street carnival and costume procession. . A Carnival taking place July 2009. Entry is FREE. Entry requirements: No specific entry requirements
Main Carnival
A day of fun for all ages followed by a street carnival with costumes and tableaux. A Carnival taking place July 2009. Entry is FREE. Entry requirements: No specific entry requirements
Illuminated Carnival
A night-time procession with costumes and tableaux which must be illuminated to qualify!. A Carnival taking place August 2009. Entry is FREE. Entry requirements: No specific entry requirements
Lantern Carnival
A night-time Guy Fawkes procession with lanterns and a firework display with Sandown Pier as the backdrop. A Padade taking place November 2008. Entry is FREE. Entry requirements: No specific entry requirements
Sandown Carnival sponsors include: The Big Lottery Fund ; VectisVibe
