Torches will be carried by nearly 1,000 people as a procession moves through the island’s town.
Fireworks will celebrate the week’s end along with bonfires and musical performances.
Alderney Week organiser Ronnie Cairnduff said: ‘It’s been a fabulous week so far and a huge morale boost to the island.
‘It’s been very well attended, and just lovely that so many Guernsey people have come to Alderney for the first time.’
One person reportedly didn’t know that Alderney had shops and could not believe they hadn’t visited before.
‘We had a phenomenal cavalcade day, with numbers not far short of what we would usually see,’ said Mr Cairnduff.
‘Guernsey visitors made up quite a number of these, who are most welcome. With a huge kiddy zone with lots of toys, children were entertained.’
Consideration was given to cancelling this year’s event due to concerns over hosting hundreds of visitors.
‘We worked very closely with Dr Brink and her team and did everything by the book. Resultantly, it’s been absolutely fantastic, and the atmosphere has been tremendous.’
Covid-19 meant a few familiar faces could not show up this year.
‘For 32 years we’ve had the Alderney Blowers, but sadly this is the first time they’ve missed the week. Instead we put up videos on the big screen, which went down well.’
A traditional Miss Alderney tea party is usually held on Easter Sunday to determine who will be crowned, but for the first time in many years nobody was elected.
‘All the past Miss Alderneys who were in the Bailiwick were invited, totalling 16, who sat on the float with Dr Nicola Brink, which was very well-received.’
Local Alderney band Fling played, along with many Guernsey acts, singers and guests.
On Wednesday night there was the gala night, a yearly stage show which this year featured Poirot.
‘I played Inspector Poirot and there was an enormous stage set we built for it.’
On Friday morning a harbour festival was held, which had drawn 5-600 people just 20 minutes after opening.
‘The RNLI have an open day, with two Guernsey bands playing in the morning.
‘It’s been very, very busy, and an excellent way to celebrate after all that’s happened this year.’
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