Yarmouth Carnival cancelled - alternative event planned

The decision follows the committees of Newport, Ventnor, Ryde, Sandown and Cowes who have all called off their events this year.

Yarmouth Carnival is (usually) an eight-day festival which starts with a fun run and has a variety of events including decorated dinghies, crabbing, fishing, water sports and pet show throughout the week, culminating in a parade around town.

Yarmouth Carnival Chairman, Jen Allen, said the committee hopes to organise an alternative event.

She said: "The committee has been reviewing this week in light of the latest guidance.

"Sadly, we have decided to cancel the carnival as we know it.

"Unfortunately, there won’t be a schedule of events for the week or a parade, but watch this space, we are working on ideas to bring everyone a bit of fun and reason to celebrate."