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PICTURES: Battle of Flowers weekend

Friday, 8 August 2025 11:52

Thousands of people have enjoyed this year’s Battle of Flowers parades in town.

The parade, which was free this year, gathered thousands of islanders and holidaymakers. 

A scaled-down version of the celebration was needed, keeping the tradition alive after fears this year's event would be cancelled completely.

The parade circled through town, so it required smaller floats, but designers refused to let their imaginations be dimmed by size requirements.

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Jersey bloomed with pride as the Battle of Flowers parade rolled through the streets of St Helier. Picture: Polly Gallichan

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The evening parade took place the on Saturday evening (9 August) and ended with a firework finale. 

READ: New route for Jersey Battle of Flowers 2025

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Battle of Flowers was given £120,000 of pubic money to cover debts accrued last year, and pay creditors left out of pocket last summer.

READ: Future Battle of Flowers grants to be reduced

The sum will be deducted from future grants, reducing them, and has been described as an 'advance'.

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