The Port Douglas Carnival began in 1993 and was initially designed to celebrate the opening of the tourist season and to market Port Douglas as a vacation destination for national and international visitors.
Carnivale is an award-winning event and is a week-long party that is often described as the most exciting event of the year in Port Douglas.
A Unique Event The Port Douglas Carnival is a celebration that attracts and inspires huge participation from local residents, businesses and industry. Almost the entire community is actively involved: either at an event or as a spectator. As a result, participation grows from year to year and many tourists make a point of returning each year to participate in the celebration of culture, wine and gastronomy.
This year, the theme is “Stars Under the Stars” and will include the presentation of new events such as the “Over The Fence” Comedy Film Festival, which will take place at the Karnak Playhouse, Port Douglas Outdoor Cinema and a “Captive of the Headhunters “. Exhibition in Cow Bay.
See the table below for a complete event guide.
The launch of the Port Douglas Carnival is the Carnival Masquerade Cocktail which has this year’s theme “Art of the Masquerade”. Held at the historic Sugar Wharf.
All-time favorite events, including the street party, which will see Port Douglas Main Street (Macrossan Street) blocked for vehicles and turned into a gigantic street party. All night al fresco dining at more than 80 restaurants and food stalls, fine wine, live music, street theater, fireworks and the highlight of the float and parade ensures that the Port Douglas Carnival is always spectacular. .
On Saturday night, among the swaying palm trees, “Food, Wine & A Taste of Port” offers an exciting taste sensation as the full moon rises over the coral sea and you can experience the reason why Port Douglas It is famous for being among the best restaurants in Australia.
Many other events not to be missed include the Blessing of the Fleet, Marina Mirage’s Longest Lunch, Four Mile Beach Family Fun Day, the Marina Mirage Seafood Extravaganza, not to mention the Port Douglas Golf Challenge, Regatta , fishing competition and sunset sailing. .
Port Douglas Carnivale has something for everyone and is a tropical celebration of tropical life.
EVENTS CALENDAR
PORT DOUGLAS VILLAGE CARNIVAL
May 20-29, 2005
May 20: Masquerade Cocktail at the Temple of the Sea
May 20-29 Sea Temple Carnival Art Exhibition
May 20-29 Kuku Yalanji Art Exhibition
May 20-29 Carnivale @ Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
May 20-29 Daintree and Cape Tribulation Carnival
May 20-29 Exhibition of art and artifacts “Captive of the head hunters”
May 21 Inaugural Carnivale Tennis Cup
May 21 Reef ‘n’ Rainforest Race Day
May 21-22 Over the Fence Comedy Film Festival
May 21-22 Port Douglas Yacht Club Fishing Contest
May 21 and 28 Football time at Carnivale
May 22 Criterion of Works of the Trinity Cycle
May 23-29 Open Air Cinema and Family Entertainment in Port Douglas
May 24-25 Port Douglas Golf Challenge 2005
May 24-29 Contest of corporate masks of the Carnival of the Temple of the Sea
May 25 WAGLS Twilight Sail
May 28, 28, 29 Hogs Breath Clipper Cup Series Regatta
May 27 Blessing of the Fleet
May 27 Longest Lunch at Marina Mirage
May 27 Lotsa Printing Carnivale at Macrossan Street Fiesta
May 27 Court House Hotel Fireworks Spectacular
May 28: Family Fun Day at ANZ Bank’s Four Mile Beach
May 28 Food and wine and taste of port
May 29 Marina Mirage Seafood Extravaganza
Port Douglas Carnival 2006 – Next year’s carnival dates have yet to be finalized. Watch this space for more information.
