Ryde Carnival is the oldest carnival in the United Kingdom, dating back to 1887 the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

The carnival season culminates with the Ultimate Isle of Wight Carnival at Ryde, featuring over 2,000 performers from carnival clubs around the Isle of Wight.

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!

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Information sourced from Ryde carnival Website