THIS year’s Battle of Flowers Parade has been cancelled, organisers have confirmed.
The 2025 event will not take place due to financial challenges facing the Battle of Flowers Association, “stemming from the actions of the current board of directors and staff”, according to a statement.
It has been suggested the event could instead be replaced by “alternative floral-based projects”.
In a statement, the “Strategy Group” set up to try and save the event said they had engaged in “intensive discussions” with government ministers and officials.
“Despite these efforts, the financial and corporate governance challenges facing the Battle organisation, stemming from the actions of the current board of directors and staff, have proven insurmountable.”
Organisers thanked the government for its support and said they had suggested “alternative floral-based projects, which will be financially supported, to help maintain interest and engagement among teams for this year”.
Other suggestions by the group include celebrations on the traditional days of Battle of Flowers and Battle Night, as well as Halloween and Christmas events.
They added: “These initiatives aim to keep the spirit of Battle alive and provide opportunities for exhibitors and the community to come together.”
An Extraordinary Meeting of Exhibitors of Members is due to be held on Tuesday 18 March at Grouville Parish Hall.
