Singapore's biggest carnival will not be opening on time.

The opening of the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival will be delayed by one week.

Originally scheduled for Dec. 8, the carnival will open on Dec. 15 instead.

Organisers said they are waiting for the final go-ahead for the event at Marina Bay.

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Waiting for go-ahead

According to the organiser, the carnival will be "bringing many rides from overseas to Singapore for the first time", the team still has to work very closely with specialist engineers, consultants and local authorities to get the "final go-ahead".

The carnival is expected to occupy an area the size of three-and-a-half football fields at The Promontory and Bayfront Event Space.

It will feature more than 40 rides and games brought in from various European countries.

Admission is free. Credits for rides and games can be purchased on-site or online via http://marinabaycarnival.sg.

Details of the carnival can be found here:

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