CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL DAY – SATURDAY 29th August 2026 11am-3pm
At the tail end of the Covid pandemic with uncertainty about whether we would be able to hold any Carnivals, we decided to put on a Week of Events instead as it presented a far more controllable environment for these unusual times. With the help of Shademakers, New Carnival Company, Raw Samba, Huxley the Magician and many more we put on a number of fun and engaging activities for the entire family.
This event was so well received that we have decided to replace the traditional Children’s Carnival parade with the Children’s Carnival Day which will include a whole host of family-orientated events. These will take place in nearby locations like Minghella’s Square and the Town Square and also have a Children’s Carnival Parade.
Following on from last year’s extended Childrens Carnival Day Parade route, we will again be continuing down pedestrian precinct and onto the High St, turning right into Cross St, then heading up George St and along Star St before heading back into the pedestrian precinct. This allows for a better Children’s Carnival parade experience as it was obvious in the first year that we had too many entires and spectators for the pedestrian area alone.
There will be dance performances which you can join in, magic shows and competitions going on during the day and culminating in the Children’s Carnival Parade.
Until we have firmed up all the Events for 2026 below is the List of Events from 2025.
TIME | ACT | LOCATION |
11am - 3pm | Splat! | Ryde Town Square (Co-op) |
11am - 3pm | Scavenger Hunt | Collect from Minghella Sq or Department |
11am-11:40am | Drumming Workshop by Yes Creative Beats | St Thomas' Square |
12:30pm | Raw Samba performance and take part in the parade | St Thomas' Square |
12:45pm | Dance Vibez performance | Ryde Town Square (Co-op) |
1pm | Meet and Greet with Glinda & Spiderman | Through High St and then join in with parade |
1:30pm start | Children's Carnival Day Parade | Start at Ryde Town Square (Co-op) |
2:30pm | Huxley's Magic Show | St Thomas' Rest Gardens |
Please tell everyone you know. It will be a great free day out for all the family and the perfect start to carnival week!
CHILDREN’S DAY PARADE ROUTE MAP
Town Sq (Co-op Sq), High Street, Cross Street, George Street, Star Street, High Street, ending back at the Town Sq (Co-op Sq)
