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Summer Of Fun Announced For Sandown Summer Season

Samba and marching bands, carnival costumes, theatre, magic and the ever popular Derek Sandy are all part of the entertainment lined up by Sandown Carnival for summer 2023.

Events get underway with the town’s Children’s and Main Carnival on Saturday July 29, followed by Sandown Bay Regatta on the weekend of August 13 and Sandown Illuminated Carnival on Wednesday August 30.

There will be no Regatta fireworks this year but the traditional event revived by Sandown Carnival will once again see an Esplanade street market and performance stage.

Entertainment at Eastern Gardens will feature a DJ, Punch and Judy show and beach games including a hotly anticipated battle for the 2023 Tug of War trophy.

On-the-water activities offered by Sandown’s beach concessionaires will be promoted throughout the Regatta weekend.

Sandown Carnival chair Paul Coueslant says:

"As usual, we’re expecting thousands to enjoy our 2023 events.

"We’re disappointed not to be putting on a Regatta fireworks display but we’ve decided to concentrate resources on our parades and the family entertainment.

"We can’t wait to welcome Sandown’s residents and visitors again in July and August and, as always, appreciate donations to help fund our work."

Details of Sandown Carnival’s 2023 events can be found online. Donations can be made online or at the Carnival Shop.

For anyone planning to take part in Sandown’s 2023 summer parades, there’s still time to apply for up to £300 to help with the costs of your entry, for which applications to be submitted by Monday May 29.

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