Manchester Caribbean carnival

• Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: August (usually the second weekend)

• Duration: 2 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of attendees

• Venue: Alexandra Park and surrounding streets in Moss Side

• Organizer: Manchester Carnival Committee

• Established: 1972 (roots in earlier Caribbean community celebrations)

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: High

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are encouraged for mas bands and parade groups

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes