THE much-loved Newquay carnival is set to return with a splash to celebrate the town’s coastal spirit.
Newquay Lions Community Carnival, which has not been held since the Covid lockdown, will have a sea, surf and going green theme for the parade on Saturday, July 5 at 6pm.
The procession will start at Sainsbury’s in Sydney Road and finish at Oakleigh Terrace by Asda.
Newquay carnival committee is now calling on people and organisations to take part and make a donation towards the £2,000 needed to stage the event.
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A carnival spokesperson said: “The Sea, Surf and Going Green carnival theme is a celebration of our coastal spirit, love for the ocean, and enjoying all things Newquay.
“We’re inviting the community to get creative with eco-friendly designs, ocean-inspired costumes, and vibrant displays that reflect our seaside town and our shared environmental values.
“We’re calling on local organisations, schools, performers, community groups, businesses, and individuals to join the parade and help bring this theme to life.
“Whether you’re surfing in costume, or simply showing your support, there’s a place for everyone in this year’s carnival.
“Let’s come together to celebrate Newquay’s community spirit, champion our beautiful coast, and have a brilliant time doing it.
“Save the date, spread the word, and let’s make Newquay Lions Community Carnival 2025 unforgettable.”
Alistair McKenna, the chairperson of Newquay Carnival Committee, added: “We’re really excited to be bringing back Newquay Carnival to the town.
“A massive thank you must go to Newquay BID for their financial support to get us started with our fundraising campaign.
“With another £2,000 to raise we would really appreciate any support no matter how small from the local community.
“You’ll be seeing us out and about soon raising awareness and to fundraise.
“We strive to bring people together as a community and celebrate all the great individuals, organisations and clubs in our town.”
People and organisation can register to take part in the parade by visiting https://forms.office.com/r/pAdZwxiRrG
To make a donation visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/newquay-lions-community-carnival