Venue: The Lookout, V&A Waterfront. (the glass marquee on the rooftop of Aston Martin)
Time: 7.30pm for 8pm
The inaugural Cape Town Carnival Weekend kicks-off with a One-Of-A-Kind Star-Studded Fashion Show bringing together The Most Influential South African Designers paired with Celebrity Models – all on one runway! The fashion show is primarily a showcase of our finest national designers who excel at the creation of finely-tailored garments.
In addition to being a unique opportunity for talented fashion designers, the event promises to attract the participation of some of the most creative makeup artists, trend setting hair stylists and stunning runway models. Fashion lovers will have the opportunity to place orders and interact with the designers. This is a Positive Event for Cape Town and the fashion industry, Creating Job Opportunities for stylists, models and more.
Saturday | 20 March 2010 | Carnival Parade
On Saturday evening, more than 2000 costumed singers, dancers and musicians are to fill Long Street, performing six new Cape Town songs in unison, with sound relays and large screen viewings.
The performers, comprised and embracing the different artistic genres and dance styles made popular by the varied societies of Cape Town will strut their stuff through the CBD. They will interpret the Carnival theme and integrate all the different genres to create a complete expression that resounds in the heart of Cape Town, rich in its diversity.
Community groups, artists, musicians, designers, theatrical performers and volunteers form the backbone of the event. The festivities kick off in Greenmarket Square at 18:00 with a pulsating concert starring popular performers such as Loyiso, Emo Adams, Locnville. This will be followed by the dazzling carnival parade at 20h00 in Long Street.
The crowning glory will be a giant float, measuring 12 X 4 X 3.5 m wide. The acclaimed urban artist, Mak1One and a team of illustrators and designers, who have been involved since the beginning of the creative process, have collaborated on the float design and building of the float.
Once the parade has come to an end, the party will continue until the wee hours of the morning.
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