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Part of Word Fest 2023
New Carnival presents 'IW Mardi Gras' their signature children's and young people's focused parade themed as 'Year of the Coast 2023'.
Starting and finishing at Simeon Recreation Ground Ryde- 3-5pm. The parade goes along the Strand, up Dover Street, across Melville and Cross street, down Union Street and along the Esplanade. A quiet zone for audience members who prefer to watch without drumming and music is near the end of Eastern Gardens.
Mini Mardi Gras is from 11-2pm in St Thomas's rest gardens in town, FREE family activities- facepainting, story telling, circus and craft skills. An opportunity to join the parade down Union Street for children who wish to experience the carnival close up, be ready from 3.15-30pm in St Thomas Church yard to be collected by a steward.
Full programme available here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nv4c-S0y6MZpDfyKolcdVEJ6s9YTlYpN/view?usp=drive_link