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Sandown Carnival AGM Reveals Blockbuster Numbers For 2022 Events

A scene from last summer's Sandown Carnival

In a hugely successful comeback year, Sandown Carnival’s 2022 events collectively attracted more than 10,000 spectators.

It also saw close to 1,000 people taking part in the town’s summer parades and Sandown Bay Regatta.

Presenting the annual report to the Carnival’s AGM, chair Paul Coueslant said:

"We couldn’t have hoped for a better year after the pandemic forced us to cancel our entire 2020 and 2021 seasons.

"From the New Year celebrations to our main and children’s carnivals in July, followed by the Regatta and Sandown Illuminated Carnival in August, every one of last year’s events enjoyed good weather and fantastic public support."

A revamped Sandown Bay Regatta, organised by the carnival for the first time, was one of the summer highlights.

The event brought crowds flocking to the town’s seafront, where family entertainment included the return of a Punch and Judy show on the beach.

There was also a busy Esplanade street market and hotly contested tug of war competition as well as the traditional Regatta fireworks finale.

Donations to Sandown Carnival can be made at events or online.

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