The annual Cape Town Carnival is always a great time for both residents and visitors. This year will be no exception, with hundreds of glittering, glamorous performers and mind-blowing floats dazzling onlookers as they parade down Green Point’s Somerset Street on Saturday.
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The iconic event showcases creativity and artistry while also providing young and old people from all over the metropole with a safe space to celebrate while taking in the spectacle. Access to the Cape Town Carnival parade route is free, but there are some paid ticket options available.
Community groups, choreographers, costume designers and float builders are just a few of the many role players who have spent months putting together the various elements that make up one of Cape Town’s most iconic social events. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, whether it is firefighters, African beats, belly dancers, dragons or marching bands.
The parade will take place along the Fan Walk in Green Point. Floats and performers will travel from the start point on Somerset Road near the Green Point Circle to the finish line at Somerset Road and Chiappini Street.
- 3pm: Carnival Villages open along with Carnival Village acts.
- 6pm: The Parade Opening followed by the firefighters, Harley’s and more.
- 7pm – 10pm: The Themed Parade. LEKKER!
- 9pm – 11.45pm: After Party, featuring DJ Tyson, DJ Shannon and DJ Liam, in Carnival Village 1.
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Food vendors and food trucks will be on site at the two Carnival Villages on Somerset Street (Carnival Village 1 at P12 and Carnival Village 2 at Gallows Hill).
‘The Cape Town Carnival takes months of intense preparation and planning, and then many more of bringing the concepts to life. So much amazing creativity, hard work and dedication goes into what you’ll be seeing on 16 March, and we cannot wait to share it with everyone,’ says Cape Town Carnival CEO Jay Douwes. ‘We invite everyone to come along and enjoy the gees!’
The event will feature several floats, including the eye-catching Technicolour Savannah, the gigantic ant-themed Umkhuseli, and the colourful Schweet. The popular 7-metre Dream Doll float has been transformed into the African Zwakala float. More than 1 500 performers from 43 community groups will participate in the event, each bringing their own unique flair. For more information about road closures and event details, visit www.capetowncarnival.com.
Entry to the event is free, and tickets are available for seats in strategically placed stands along the parade route. Tickets for the Cape Town Carnival are on sale on Quicket.
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