Pardall Carnival

As spring temperatures rise and COVID case numbers decline, the Isla Vista community will once again have the chance to gather on Pardall Road to enjoy carnival games, Ferris wheel rides, and each other’s company at the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee’s upcoming Pardall Carnival. Plus, as with all IVCRC programming, the whole event is completely free of charge.

The festival takes place on Sunday, April 24th, and attractions will be available from 12pm to 4pm. 

Pardall Carnival, always the largest of IVCRC’s quarterly events, will be making quite the splash with its return after a two-year hiatus. Pardall Road, a street usually bustling with cars, will be completely closed off from vehicle traffic to accommodate an influx of pedestrians and the carnival’s biggest attraction—a giant Ferris wheel. Additionally, IVCRC is working with over 20 local organizations and businesses that will be tabling along the street during the event. Upon visiting their booths, attendees will find carnival games, free food, and other goodies. Also at the event will be four carnival game booths (offering free prizes!) and two caricature artists who will create free hand-drawn portraits for attendees. IVCRC will also be giving away food vouchers that can be redeemed at select Isla Vista restaurants as well as commemorative Pardall Carnival T-shirts.