The streets in Green Point will be lit up this week as it’s time for Cape Town Carnival again. The Fan Walk will see more than 1 400 performers from different communities across the city dance and perform, in front of thousands of locals and visitors.
The mass event is a colourful celebration of Cape Town’s cultural heritage. It brings massive floats and costumes to the main road in Green Point.
Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC, Anroux Marais, said:
“Major sporting and cultural events play an important role in boosting the province’s economy and creating jobs.”
The parade starts at 6pm with a pre-programme, while the main performers will be on the road from 7pm.
Carnival’s Theme This Year
The theme for carnival’s 2024 edition is “lekker”. It promises to be a tasty treat for the spectators while at the same time, staying true to its traditions.
MEC Marias added, ”We are blessed to have the beautiful settings that we have to bring in sporting and cultural tourists from across the world.”
Several other events will also be taking place in the month of March in the Mother City.
Events City
The 59th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, 17 March 2024 at the Baxter Theatre. The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts’ series, also on Sunday, will feature the band Goodluck and Craig Lucas.
“We must continue to support these events to keep building the Western Cape as the cultural and sporting hub of the country,” Marais concluded.
For sporting enthusiasts, the Cape Epic Mountain Bike also start at the weekend from Lourensford Wine Estate. (Riders from across the world will descend on the province to compete in this popular mountain bike event.)
The Cape Town Surf Pro competition was also held this week with 50 surfers, again from across the world, descending on Long Beach in Kommetjie.
Carnival and other events an important economic boost to the province
Meanwhile, the Western Cape Government says its proud to support these major events. It brings an important economic boost to the province through bringing participants from across the globe to our shores to compete.
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At the same time, it also encourages participation in sport and attendance of cultural events.
As a reminder for locals and visitors, there will be several road closures for the Cape Town Carnival, below is a list of road closures:
