CAPETOWNCARNIVAL

Carnival parade WOWs Cape Town

Thousands gather at the fan walk to watch the street light up with colourful floats, lights, artists and dancers

  • Tamlynne Thompson
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The DHL Stormers on their cloudy float in the Cape TOwn Carnival parade on Saturday March 16
The DHL Stormers on their cloudy float in the Cape TOwn Carnival parade on Saturday March 16Picture: Tamlynne Thompson

Tamlynne Thompson

Thousands gathered along the Green Point fan walk for the Cape Town Carnival's 15th parade on Saturday. 

The parade, themed WOWZA − aimed at capturing the bold, vibrant energy of Cape Town and South Africa by celebrating creativity, culture, and community spirit, featured City of Cape Town firefighters, DHL Stormers rugby players on a cloudy float, artists Paxton Fielies, dance groups, and YougstaCPT and DJ Ready D on a gatsby float.

One of the dancers cheering for the DHL Stormers ahead of their float on the fan walk
One of the dancers cheering for the DHL Stormers ahead of their float on the fan walkPicture: Tamlynne Thompson
Performers were adorned in costumes with lights and bling to keep to the theme, WOWZA.
Performers were adorned in costumes with lights and bling to keep to the theme, WOWZA.Picture: Tamlynne Thompson
Brazil’s Erika Januza, who has held the official title ‘Queen of the Drums’ for three years at the Rio Carnival, joined the Cape Town Carnival dancers this year.
Brazil’s Erika Januza, who has held the official title ‘Queen of the Drums’ for three years at the Rio Carnival, joined the Cape Town Carnival dancers this year. Picture: Tamlynne Thompson
The City of Cape Town's firefighters were also part of the parade
The City of Cape Town's firefighters were also part of the paradePicture: Tamlynne Thompson
The firefighters show off their strength and fitness
The firefighters show off their strength and fitnessPicture: Tamlynne Thompson
The ocean float featured a surfer
The ocean float featured a surferPicture: Tamlynne Thompson
Artists YoungstaCPT and Ready D and carnival host Liezel van der Westhuizen aboard the gatsby float
Artists YoungstaCPT and Ready D and carnival host Liezel van der Westhuizen aboard the gatsby floatPicture: Tamlynne Thompson
The motorcyclists at the parade
The motorcyclists at the paradePicture: Tamlynne Thompson