09/03/2023
Hey Cape Town!! Check what the Carnival organizers have to say.
"We’re back to our iconic classic Cape Town Carnival parade format on the Green Point Fan Walk!
For one incredible day on the 18th of March be wowed by the spirit, talent and creative energy that exists in Cape Town and come celebrate our Afr’energy with us!
Experience our free event where all the people of Cape Town, South Africa and visitors to our city, are drawn together to celebrate the unique Carnival extravaganza that showcases incredible floats, costumes and artworks, our dancing communities and talent, fun, passion.
Come enjoy the unity, magic and fun!
For Families, friends, children (under the supervision of an elder), and lovers of art and creativity.
Rock My Cape Town World Ageless at Xtreme Business Network Ageless Beauty Xtreme Cape Town support The Cape Town Carnival Event
TICKETS:
The event is FREE for spectators however VIP hospitality tickets and Seated Stand Tickets are available where you have access to additional features and amenities on the day!
Via our website or Quicket www.capetowncarnival.com or https://www.quicket.co.za/events/202424-cape-town-carnival-2023/ #/
VENUE:
Fan Walk, Somerset Road, Green Point (from the Green Point Circle at the CT Stadium to Chiappini / Buitengracht)
TIMES:
There are afternoon activities where the streets are closed to vehicle traffic after lunch and the Fan Walk is open to pedestrians. Our villages and activations kick off from 3pm. There will be vendors, music, a bar in two locations - P12 and Green Point Traffic department. Pre-parade activities in the corridor: the firefighters, Harleys and some other surprises from 6pm - 6.30pm. Official parade opening is 7pm and it runs until 10pm.
THEME: “Afr’energy”
Our theme reflects this powerful energy that exists within our communities and in South Africa. We will take you on a journey of how this energy exists within us all. Through the creation of 9 “Pods”, 41 community groups and 40 individual performers will tell the story of our theme though a parade.
HISTORY:
Launched in 2010, the Cape Town Carnival has become a popular platform for community arts and culture, wacky art, and self-expression. People from all walks of life come together to experience the energy and creativity of the people of Cape Town.
“The Cape Town Carnival event is so much fun and it isn’t just a one-day spectacle that pops up and then disappears. It brings together creative artists, voluntary performing groups and leads, an array of diverse individuals who give their all to wow us on event day. We have built an incredible network of community leaders and give voice to a wide variety of communities.” says Prof
Rachel Jafta, The Cape Town Carnival Chairperson.
PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY GROUPS:
AfriCan, Afro Groove, Afton School of Dance, Aphrodite Belly Dance Studio, Avondale Majorettes, Big Band Theory, Bulumko High School Traditional Dancers, Cape Whalers Field Band, Chinese Community, Curro Academy Sandown Majorettes, Eoan Crew, Gugulethu United We Stand, HHH Drummies, High Brass Band, HTC in collab with PPAA, Ilitha Ensemble, Imvelaphi Arts Movement, Intsha Dance Group, Ithemba Labantu Lutheran Group, Ithongo Lethu, Iziqhaza, Jhoomkar, Kingdom Connected Campers - KCC, Kuyakhanya, Likho Lona, Lynne's School of Modern Dance, Mali Drumming Group, Masiphumelele Creative Hub, Masizakhe Youth Art Project, Michelle Davids Dance Group, New World Dance Theatre, Ocean's Riff Music, Portuguese Dance Society of Cape Town, Project Playground Langa, PSV Minstrels, Rainbow Academy, Steenberg High, Tenacity Movement, Uitsig Riel Dansers, URC Youth Brigade, Western Province Marching Band, Zandiles Dance Group & Zisukhanyo High School.
OFFICIAL EVENT SPONSORS:
City of Cape Town
MultiChoice Studios
National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture
DStv
Media24
Kfm 94.5
Western Cape Government
Southern Sun
City Sightseeing South Africa
Wesgro
