Council decides to 'scale down' event
Douglas Carnival will be returning this year but with a few significant changes.
Douglas Borough Council members were divided over the decision to run the parade along Loch Promenade only, rather than the full length of the promenade as in previous years.
Andrew Bentley is lead member Regeneration and Community, he thinks scaling-down the event could give it more impact:
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