Pumbaamd Posted August 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Will this parade be held near the pier, or elsewhere? Will much of the port area shopping be closed for the Holiday? We were planning on going to the Domino Club to see the famous pigs. Any idea if they would be open? Thanks for all your help. Rick and Deirdra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted August 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2015 The parade starts just a few blocks from the pier at the Markoe school Maybe Drake will be by with more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted August 14, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted August 17, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Will this parade be held near the pier, or elsewhere? Will much of the port area shopping be closed for the Holiday? We were planning on going to the Domino Club to see the famous pigs. Any idea if they would be open? Thanks for all your help.Rick and Deirdra Sorry to say but odds are that anyplace you want to go is probably going to be closed. We take the Carnival Parades seriously down here my friend! Norma (the owner of the Domino Club) usually participates in the parade so I would definitely cross that off my list. You may find some shops open, and most bars will be open, but that's about it. My recommendation to you is to get yourself a cocktail and join the parade with the rest of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted August 17, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted August 17, 2015 We will be arriving on a cruise ship. Will the parade be on the street at the dock where there are several shops facing the dock area? Thank you! R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted August 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2015 We will be arriving on a cruise ship. Will the parade be on the street at the dock where there are several shops facing the dock area? Thank you!R&D Last year it was on King Street which is the next street inland from the waterfront. This time it will correspond with a cruise ship so I'm not sure if they will move it to Strand Street (the waterfront) or not, I doubt it but it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted August 17, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thank you! R&D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted August 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Sorry to say but odds are that anyplace you want to go is probably going to be closed. We take the Carnival Parades seriously down here my friend! Norma (the owner of the Domino Club) usually participates in the parade so I would definitely cross that off my list.You may find some shops open, and most bars will be open, but that's about it. My recommendation to you is to get yourself a cocktail and join the parade with the rest of us! Drake this is the best advice ever. Makes me want to sign up for this cruise so I can see a Carnival Parade again.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted August 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Drake this is the best advice ever. Makes me want to sign up for this cruise so I can see a Carnival Parade again.:D Former islanders are always welcome back my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin8538 Posted August 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hello Drake - we will be on the same cruise ship on January 2 and had planned on heading over to Rainbow Beach for the day. My family wants to rent Jet Skis from West End Water Sports. We like the pictures and settings of Rainbow and Rhythms. I have contacted them (West End) to ensure they will be open that day despite the parade. Questions - I have searched the threads and can't find how far it is to Rainbow Beach. Will we be able to catch a taxi just off the pier and be able to get to Rainbow? Our ship docks at 8:00 am and I assume we would look to get a taxi around 9:00 am. Is this feasible given the parade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted August 28, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hello Drake - we will be on the same cruise ship on January 2 and had planned on heading over to Rainbow Beach for the day. My family wants to rent Jet Skis from West End Water Sports. We like the pictures and settings of Rainbow and Rhythms. I have contacted them (West End) to ensure they will be open that day despite the parade. Questions - I have searched the threads and can't find how far it is to Rainbow Beach. Will we be able to catch a taxi just off the pier and be able to get to Rainbow? Our ship docks at 8:00 am and I assume we would look to get a taxi around 9:00 am. Is this feasible given the parade? Yes you should be able to catch a taxi right by the pier without any trouble. I sincerely doubt the parade will go along the water front, most likely it will stay on king street and shouldn't interfere with cruise ship operations. The taxi ride is 5-10 minutes to rainbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin8538 Posted August 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Yes you should be able to catch a taxi right by the pier without any trouble. I sincerely doubt the parade will go along the water front, most likely it will stay on king street and shouldn't interfere with cruise ship operations. The taxi ride is 5-10 minutes to rainbow. Thank you! Heard back from WE Water sports, too - they don't expect to be too be too busy that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted January 2, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Taxi's lined up to serve you this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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