The Hythe Venetian Fete is a tableau of decorated floats in various themes, historical and topical.
Held on the Royal Military Canal in the Town of Hythe every second year on the third Wednesday in August, the Fete attracts an audience of thousands from far and wide.
There are two processions of up to 40 floats, first in daylight, and then again after dark illuminated.

At dusk between the two parades there is a grand firework display. Historically the Hythe Venetian Fete was originally a feature of Hythe Cricket Week and has been held intermittently since 1860.
The early years saw the participation of national cricketing personalities and celebrities.
One evening of the Cricket Week when Hythe was "En Fete" the festivities were transferred from the Time Remaining Before Next Venetian Feteadjoining Cricket Ground to the Royal Military Canal. Rowing skips, Indian canoes and punts, were hired for the occasion and were decorated and festooned with strings of fairy lights, candies and night-lights in gloss cups.