THE READING Caribbean Cultural Group has announced that Reading Carnival has been cancelled for 2022.
In a public notice, the group said that owing to increasing costs, lack of funding, and a shortfall in volunteers.
The RCCG said on Wednesday, March 30, that it has been working closely with Reading Borough Council to make sure that the carnival can go ahead in 2023.
It is currently focussing on planning a number of fundraising events and community projects to make this happen.
The Reading Carnival is run by volunteers, and has taken place in Reading since 1977.
The event was cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and went virtual for the first time in 2021.
In the notice, the RCCG thanked the people of Reading for their support, including artists, stall holders, councillors, and emergency services who had helped the carnival.
The carnival has traditionally taken place in Prospect Park in May.
For enquiries, membership, or to volunteer to help with the Reading Carnival, email rccg.cic@gmail.com or search “RCCG Official” on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
