Cowes Carnival

"OH LA LA" ONE OF THE COLOURFUL COWES QUEEN'S FLOATS.

The original Cowes Carnival finished in1996 when it was 100 years old.. Lynn Hammond successfully revived the Carnival in 2003; ever since supported by a dedicated group has managed to build a float, choose the Queens, organise the Cowes Carnival and visit other Carnivals.

"CHECKMATE" A CLEVER COWES QUEEN'S FLOAT MADE BY BOB HAMMOND AND HIS TEAM.

Not only providing a colourful procession the supporters also raise money for charities.

"REACH FOR THE STARS" A BEAUTIFUL COWES CARNIVAL QUEEN'S FLOAT

CHILDREN ALWAYS ADDED AN EXTRA DIMENSION & COLOUR TO CARNIVALS

This family group are regular attendees at Cowes Carnival

MORE CHILDREN SOON TO SET OFF ON THE CARNIVA ROUTE

MARCHING BAND; A FEATURE OF MANY CARNIVALS

"MOTLEY CREW" CELEBRATING YET ANOTHER AMERICA'S CUP FAILURE 1951.

During the 1950s the carnival was a popular event both for onlookers and the many who were part of the entertainment. This group of workers in J J White’s Boat shop were regulars at Cowes Carnival.

ANOTHER WHITE'S BOAT SHOP ENTRY THIS TIME THE 1950 CARNIVAL.

MEDINA CITY JAZZ BAND

Music as well as colour were an essential part of carnival fun.

NOT SO MUCH TODAY BUT IN THE 1950S BIG CROWDS LINED THE CARNIVAL ROUTE

the gentleman in the front is Thomas Cyril Hudson 1910 – 2007 whose many poems and tales are recorded in “Northwood Village”.

ANOTHER CROWD SCENE

CARNIVAL QUEEN JUNE GANGE & ATTENDANTS

CARNIVAL QUEEN 1955

ANOTHER CARNIVAL QUEEN & ATTENDANTS.

ANOTHER CARNIVAL SCENE FROM 1950S

SOUTHERN ELECTRICITY BOARD EMPLOYEES ENTERED THIS NOW VERY POLITICALLY INCORRECT FLOAT

Celebrating the visit of the West Indies Test Cricket team IN 1950.

ANOTHER FLOAT FROM AN EARLIER AGE; DEFINITELY NOT SUITABLE FOR TODAY.

Today it would be seen as highly offensive but right up to 1978 men with blackened faces and white lips were regularly seen on the BBC Black & White Minstrels Show.

MORE UP TO DATE cOWES cARNIVAL QUEEN & ATTENDANTS 1980.

FLOODLIGHT PARADES HAVE PROVED VERY POPULAR THIS ONE IS FROM 2011

This Rotary Club was one of the many group supporting the Carnival.