Beat Carnival
“Let’s Party” Parade
Saturday 20th June
Celebrating the 21st year of Beat’s Carnival Parade in the City
“LET’S PARTY” PARADE
700 parade performers
10 Carnival bands, 100 Urban Ballet dancers, Guitar Orchestra
and Belfast Community Circus School on their 30th Birthday
12 noon – 1pm City Centre. Start at Custom House Square
RHYTHMS OF THE CITY
Carnival bands at Custom House Square
1.15 – 2.30pm
CARNIVAL CONNECTIONS
13 -19 June: Festival programme with free carnival arts workshops
See www.beatcarnival.com
Carnival Day
11.30 Parade assemble at Custom House Square
12:00 Carnival parade leaves from Custom House Square to perform through City Centre
1:00 Carnival parade returns to Custom House Square
1:15 Performance by Rhythms of the City at Custom House Square
2:00 Finalé performances (Maracatu, Guitar Orchestra, ensemble finale)
2:30 end
There are a number of ways to be involved: Beat is offering a limited number of workshop sessions to groups (at your own centre); there will be open workshops at Beat Carnival Centre for prop-making, dance and street performance; and there is opportunity for groups and individuals to join in the parade on the day. More news coming soon, or contact the Beat Carnival Office. Email workshops@beatcarnival.com
