Next Carnival: August 2012

Manchester Carnival has brought Caribbean culture to the forefront, annually for over 30 years, and is the North West's largest celebration of Caribbean music and carnival arts. A vibrant celebration of Caribbean music, dance, theatre and costume. The Theme for 2011 is 'Project '81'

Enjoy the infectious rhythms of song and dance as the carnival procession winds its way through the crowds with steel bands, floats with DJs, dance troupes with carnival queens and princesses, elaborate costumes and folklore characters. .

Manchester Carnival highlights will include the carnival parade with over 20 troupes, a main stage featuring the best of calypso, soca and reggae music, mouthwatering Caribbean food and much more.

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