Jersey Battle of Flowers 2025 dates confirmed

Dates for a new look Battle of Flowers in Jersey have been announced by organisers.

Jersey Battle of Flowers (Parades) Ltd said the 2025 event would take place on 8 and 9 August with two free parades going through St Helier town centre.

The future of the annual event was cast into doubt due to concerns about costs after it was revealed the 2024 edition had overspent by about £150,000.

Organisers said while 2025 would look different to previous years, including having smaller floats, the team was already looking ahead to future events and hoped to return the Battle to its traditional home of Victoria Avenue in 2026.

The event was first held in 1902 and is known for its floral floats and dancers which take part in a parade.

This year's event will feature 30ft (9.1m) floats instead of the 45ft (13.7m) floats in previous years, organisers said.

They added more than 20 floats would feature in the event alongside bands, dancers and local entertainers.

Festivities are set to begin on 8 August with a Day Parade before a Moonlight Parade held a day later, with the exact start times to be confirmed.

Jersey Battle of Flowers (Parades) Ltd said it was working with the Battle 2026 Strategy Group to look at plans for the event's future.

Among the plans is a move to bring the event back to Victoria Avenue, which would mean 45ft (13.7m) floats could return.

"We're focused firmly on the road ahead – revitalising the event, ensuring its sustainability, and creating even more magical moments for Jersey and our visitors," a spokesperson for the strategy group said.

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