Family fun at Port Douglas Carnivale

A JAM-packed event program full of good old fashioned family fun, vibrancy, imagination, and adventure is set to entice families to join in the action of Port Douglas Carnivale from May 19-21.

The free premier events for the little ones are the Property Shop Port Douglas & Mossman Street Parade on Friday, May 19, which this year has been themed Living the Best Life, and the fun and action of the Tin Shed Family Beach Day on Saturday, May 20. Each year, crowds line the streets to watch the parade, which is a true community event and includes motorised floats, bands, dancers, and more.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said families would also be able to enjoy the festivities before the parade with the Kids Disco kicking off from 4.30pm outside Rattle n’ Hum on Macrossan Street.

“The spectacle and colour of the parade is amazing, and the action continues afterwards with the fun fair, entertainment and fireworks display at 8pm,” he said.

On Saturday, Four Mile Beach will be transformed into a playground for locals and visitors alike.

The day’s program will start at 10am and includes beach hockey, treasure hunt, a sandcastle competition, circus performance, water sports, market stalls, kites display, beach busking and story time with ‘Ecky Geck’.

At the Wonderland Spiegeltent, the story of Peter Pan, Wendy, the pirates and just maybe a certain crocodile, will be reimagined in the most extravagant and enchanting way ever.

Circus Wonderland – A Neverland Adventure has been specially created for children of all ages and weaves a magical story full of acrobatic feats, comic moments and crazy characters.

Other family events include the Pooch Party at Jalunbu Park on Saturday, May 20.

This exclusive soiree for the canine in your household promises to be a great day out with lots of treats on offer and a heap of prizes including best dressed and best groomed to the dog with the waggiest tail and the ultimate accoladeprime pooch of the pack.

“All proceeds from the event will go towards Paws & Claws Animal Shelter,” Mayor Kerr added.

Wrapping up the Carnivale weekend will be the Port Douglas Markets, Douglas Dash and Seafood Extravaganza on Sunday, May 21.

Running throughout the weekend is the Go Troppo art exhibition at the Port Douglas Sugar Wharf and Tropical Destinations Photography Exhibition at the Port Douglas Community Hall.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.carnivale.com.au