Raw Samba at St Helens Carnival 2022 (Image: Pamela Parker)
Carnival fever returns to the Isle of Wight today (Monday, August 28), as marching bands, fancy dress and outstanding creativity hit the streets of St Helens.
- See last year's carnival photos: St Helens bustling on 2022 carnival return
St Helens main carnival retuns today for a second year in a row, following a two year hiatus.
Part of a wider event — the St Helens Sports and Carnival — festivities will kick off early on the Green.
A coffee and cake event will take place in the Pavilion on the Green to raise funds towards running a village fayre next year.
Later in the evening, judging will take place at 5.45pm, and the procession will move away at 6.30pm.
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