Carnival fever returns to the Isle of Wight today (Saturday), as marching bands, fancy dress and outstanding creativity hit the streets of Sandown.

Sandham Gardens will host all day family-friendly carnival entertainment, including special guests Derek Sandy and magicians Stevo and Kai.

This morning, the children’s carnival will head off from 11am along the Esplanade and Culver Parade, lead by the Sandown Carnival Queens float.

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It will finish at Sandham Gardens, where judging will take place and prizes will be presented.

Isle of Wight County Press: Sandown main and children's carnival routesSandown main and children's carnival routes (Image: Sandown Carnival)

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For the main carnival, tonight, make sure you pick out your favourite viewpoint.

It will move off at 7pm, from Sandown Library and travel via Beachfield Road, Royal Crescent, Melville Street, Fitzroy Street, Station Avenue and Albert Road.

Among those who will be taking part in the procession are Shademakers, who performed at the Queen's Jubilee Pageant in 2022.