The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office on Wednesday confirmed it is still in the process of reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in early 2026.

Pending the review and finalisation of the safety and logistical planning, the City says the event would take place on Monday, 5 January 2026, in Green Point.

The Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA), the organisation responsible for the minstrel parade, has applied for the march to go through the fan walk down Somerset Road and into DHL Stadium.

In the proposal, approximately 20 000 performers would march from Chiappini Street, entertaining crowds along the 1,2 km stretch of Somerset Road before heading into the stadium.

The event start-time is scheduled for 11:00, and the last troupe is expected to hit the parade corridor from 17:00.

From there, the action will move to the DHL Stadium for day one of the KKKA competitions until 22:00.

Road closures

The event will have a significant impact on several roads in and around the Green Point area from early on Monday, 5 January.

Somerset Road, Green Point Main Road, Prestwich Street, Chiappini Street, Ebenezer Road and Waterkant Street will be among the major roads affected by road closures between 06:00 and 21:00.

Access will only be provided for residents, permit holders, hotel guests and staff.

A comprehensive list of road closures is available HERE.

Parking

Spectators are advised that there will be no parking allowed on side streets in Green Point.

Vehicles parked illegally, in designated no-stopping zones or in front of residential properties will be towed away.

Free public parking will be made available in P9 and P10 on Bill Peters Drive in Green Point.

Spectators are also advised of paid parking at the V&A Waterfront, which has open-air and underground parking bays available to the public.

For more information on this and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit www.eventsincapetown.com