Cape Town Carnival

The success of the past two years has exceeded the expectations of the performers, sponsors, volunteers and above all the spectators and people of Cape Town. The city proved their love for a good street party when an estimated 60,000 people from diverse communities descended into the Mother city. Because of this overwhelming support, carnival organisers have had no choice but to move this elaborate celebration of cultures to accommodate the people of Cape Town.

The Carnival is the culmination of months of hard work and preparation by costume makers, float builders, the Cape Town Carnival team and of course choreographers and community performers who spent many hours practising and perfecting their dance routines.

The float building and costume departments produce floats and costumes that are widely praised as world class for their creativity and innovation by local and international spectators and visitors. As Jamie MacRae, whose school group from Canada performed with the Bridgetown Community, said: “The spirit of the evening was awesome. You have a winner here”.