Douglas Carnival to return July 23

Douglas Carnival is set to go ahead on Saturday July 23, subject to council approval.

After a three year absence due to Covid-19 and works on Douglas Promenade, a ‘new-look format’ is promised for the Carnival’s return this summer.

£20,000 from Douglas Borough Council’s reserves is expected to go towards staging the event, which will be discussed at next week’s meeting.

Although a 2019 report suggested the Carnival demonstrated little economic benefit, both the Council’s Executive Committee and local authority officers believe the event in a new format will be a worthwhile community event.