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Revision as of 10:09, 31 March 2019
The Johannesburg Carnival (also known as the Joburg Carnival) is an annual New Year's celebration in Newtown, Johannesburg.
Based to some extent on the Rio-carnival, it features a parade that moves through the city and across the famous Nelson Mandela Bridge into Newtown where a stage is set up. Each year is based on a specific theme and troupes decked out in creative, eye catching outfits performs for the audience and prizes are awarded for best costume, choreography and best troupe performance.
The carnival is backed by the Community Development Department and aims to boost communties and promote skills development,
