It is time to party in Port Douglas as the seaside town prepares to celebrate all things tropical with Port Douglas Carnivale in full swing from this weekend.
The fun officially kicks off on Friday 22 May, with The Longest Lunch at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas, serving up a showcase of local produce and award-winning cuisine along the resort’s iconic palm-lined entryway.
Later that afternoon, the famous Macrossan Street Parade will take over the town centre from 6.30pm, with the theme Ancient Wonders set to inspire a colourful display of floats, costumes, dancers and performers.
Fireworks will launch from a barge on the water, with the park areas in and around Rex Smeal Park offering the best vantage point. Three days of live music with Savannah Sounds begins that afternoon with Sneaky Sound System to headline the night with a 9.30pm performance.
Families can get the party started early with Sideshow Alley open at Market Park for rides and amusements from this Wednesday.
On Saturday 23 May, Four Mile Beach transforms into a playground for The Tin Shed’s Family Beach Day, featuring sand sculpting, water sports with Windswell, skydive displays, family games and live entertainment on the beach.
Over at Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort, the Temple of Fire poolside party will heat up the evening with DJ Sapphire, saxophonists and fire performances. The after dark magic continues with Tropic Lights, as Sugar Wharf is transformed with colourful projections created by Culture Mechanics.
Music lovers will head to Rex Smeal Park across Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Savannah Sounds, presented by Douglas Shire Council with major sponsor Newsport, featuring artists including Jon Stevens, Vanessa Amorosi, Dragon and local performers.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said Port Douglas Carnivale was a celebration for all ages, bringing the community together and showcasing the best of the region to interstate visitors.
“Each year our community looks forward to having some fun while showcasing everything that makes Port Douglas so special – our community spirit, our creativity and the natural beauty of where we live,” Cr Scomazzon said.
Sunday 24 May offers a relaxing finish to the weekend with the new Coastal Show and Shine presented by the Douglas Shire Motor Sports Association, the Port Douglas Sunday Markets at Market Park, the Douglas Dash and the Go Troppo Art Exhibition at Sugar Wharf.
It is also the final day for the all-new series of performances from The Paramour Cabaret with the adults show, Happy Hour, ending the mix of live cabaret entertainment.
Tickets for all events are now available. For more information on Port Douglas Carnivale and to download the program visit the website www.carnivale.com.au.
