Cape Town Carnival

• Location: Cape Town, South Africa

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: January 2nd (Tweede Nuwe Jaar) with events extending through early January

• Duration: ~2 weeks (main parade on January 2nd)

• Attendance: Over 60,000 participants and thousands of spectators

• Venue: Central Cape Town, including the Bo-Kaap and city stadiums

• Organizer: Kaapse Klopse Karnaval Association (KKKA) and affiliated troupes

• Established: 19th century, rooted in the emancipation of enslaved people

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for troupe members; spectators often wear festive colors

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes