Newport Carnival has announced the cancellation of its 2023’s main carnival procession and daytime entertainment in light of the forecasted adverse weather tomorrow (Saturday).
The Newport Carnival committee has been monitoring local forecasts for the majority of the week, waiting in the hope that the wet and windy weather forecast for the evening, would pass without affecting the Island.
Paddy McHugh, Chairman of Newport Carnival, has said in a statement:
“It is with a heavy heart that we as Newport Carnival have had to make the awful decision to cancel our 101st-year main carnival.
“This includes the daytime entertainment in St Thomas Square.
“We will put something together for our Illuminated Carnival on Thursday 24th August and make a day of it.
“Granny Turismo will now be doing pre-entertainment at Jay Miller’s Circus at Whippingham from 18:00, so if you still want to see this fantastic act, then get booking with Jay Miller Circus and don’t be disappointed.
“Thank you to all the community groups, schools and bands that were taking part in tomorrow’s parade."
Newport Illuminated Carnival will take place at 9pm on Thursday August 24.