A jam-packed program of free family fun, adventure and entertainment will take centre stage during Port Douglas Carnivale from 23 to 25 May.
The action kicks off on Friday afternoon with the ACE DJ-led Kids Disco from 4.30pm to 6.30pm outside Rattle N Hum on Macrossan Street.
Kids and older groovers can sing, dance and move to well-known hits before the Macrossan Street Parade lights up the evening with floats, dancers and performers.
The fun continues after the parade with sideshow alley, and, for the first time, a fireworks display launched from a barge, best viewed from the park areas around Rex Smeal Park.
Sideshow Alley will also be open from Wednesday evening, kicking off with a special Locals’ Night, and continuing each night through to Saturday with rides and amusements for families to enjoy.
Saturday transforms Four Mile Beach into a playground for The Tin Shed’s Family Beach Day. From 9am to 3pm, families can enjoy a huge variety of activities, including sandcastle competitions with prizes, giant kite displays from Kites Queensland, water sports with Windswell, market stalls, food trucks and free live entertainment.
Across Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, the Sugar Wharf and a feature wall in Macrossan Street will be illuminated with Tropic Lights, a reef-inspired projection created by Maker Port Douglas in collaboration with Bio Quest and Culture Mechanics, offering a spectacular display of marine life after dark.
On Sunday, families can cool off at the Poolside Fiesta from 11am to 4pm at Oaks Resort Port Douglas, with live music, food, drinks and a family-friendly atmosphere perfect for relaxing while the kids play.
For those wanting to indulge a little more, the Bigger Than Ben Hur Bottomless Brunch package is also available.
Throughout the weekend, families can also visit the Tropical Destinations Photography Exhibition at the Port Douglas Community Hall and the popular Go Troppo Art Exhibition and Market at the Sugar Wharf.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said Port Douglas Carnivale was a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time together.
“Carnivale is a great time for families to enjoy everything Port Douglas has to offer,” Cr Scomazzon said. “It brings our community together and creates lasting memories for visitors and locals alike.”
For more information on Port Douglas Carnivale and to download the program visit the website www.carnivale.com.au.
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For more Port Douglas Carnivale events, please visit www.carnivale.com.au
