Cape Town is preparing a hero’s welcome for the Proteas as the ICC World Test Champions are bringing their Mace Tour to the Mother City on Friday, 26 September.
The procession around the streets of the Cape Town CBD will be preceded by some entertainment on the iconic Grand Parade, in front of the City Hall.
For lucky fans, the team will also host a fan meet and greet session before getting on the bus for the parade.
The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, has urged all Capetonians and employees of CBD businesses to line the street to give the Proteas the hero’s welcome they deserve.
“The Proteas have had an amazing year that has brought so much pride to the nation. They are returning from two successful tours in which they’ve won the ODI series against Australia and England. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate their success, especially the ICC World Test Champions victory, South Africa’s first ICC title in over 20 years. Cape Town is honoured to host the victory parade, and our City teams are working with Cricket South Africa on a route that will ensure residents and visitors can celebrate with the team. We urge those who will be in the CBD to line up the streets, and businesses to allow employees to step out so we can fill the streets and celebrate together.”
The Mace Parade proceedings will start on the Grand Parade in front of the City Hall from 11:00.
The team bus will depart from the parade at 13:00 via Darling Street and will move through the following roads:
- Adderley Street
- Wale Street
- Long Street
- Buitensingel
- Loop Street
- Strand Street
- Back on Adderly Street (past the Cape Town Station)
Residents and motorists should allow for temporary and rolling road closures for the parade in the CBD between 11:00 and 16:00.
