Cape Town Carnival weekend 18-20 March 2010

Bringing a touch of Rio to the streets of Cape Town with Rhythm, Roots and Boots. Cape Town Carnival will transform the streets of Cape Town into a sight to be seen with bright colours, costumes and larger-than-life floats on the weekend of the 18 to 20March 2010. After this inaugural event, themed "Rhythm, Roots and Boots, " the carnival will take place every year on the third weekend of March.

It will kick off with a star-studded fashion show led by South Africa's top designers and celebrity models. The next evening the fun will continue with street, beach and club parties, plus the Grand Carnival Ball at the CT ICC. On Saturday the highlight of the weekend will be a parade of five competing groups of performers, comprising a total of 10 000 artist and entertainers. It will be massive.

Come dressed up in your most fabulous, outrageous and festive costumes for the party of a lifetime. Watch Long Street come alive and party till the sun comes up. The best thing it is FREE!!!!!

Date: 18 March 2010 to 20 March 2010
Time: 10:00 until very late
Venue: Long Street
Location:Cape Town
Price: Free