Jersey Battle of Flowers in doubt for this summer

The Battle of Flowers was first held in Jersey in 1902

Organisers of Jersey's Battle of Flowers are still unsure whether the annual parade will go-ahead this year.

Exhibitors and supporters met at Grouville Parish Hall on Monday to discuss whether it was feasible to hold the floral themed carnival this summer.

They had been expected to make a decision at the meeting, but there was still uncertainty around finances.

It was previously revealed the event overspent by around £150,000 last year.

'Debts to pay'

Chairman Russell Labey says they hope to have a final decision in the coming weeks.

"We have debts to pay and that is an absolute priority, but we think we have a pathway to do that.

"We have to decide very quickly, because flowers have to be ordered, whether it is feasible to do battle in 2025."

Battle of Flowers Chairman, Russell Labey, at the 2024 event

The event's website still has this year's event advertised for 8-10 August.

A number of exhibitors and supporters have formed the Battle Strategy Group, which hoped to ensure the summer carnival does go ahead.

Alexis Marett, from St Helier Battle of Flowers, is among the exhibitors keen to see it happen.

"There's a lot of work needs to be done to get this year's Battle on and we will hopefully get one this summer, and if not, we'll have one at Christmas.

"But there are other issues as well as well, it's not just funding."

Another meeting is due to be held next month so organisers can make a final decision about the 2025 event.