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Cape Town Carnival 2025!

WowZA! celebrates the glamour and magic of Cape Town, blending imagination, creativity, and our South African spirit. Each float and group of performers—will showcase the magic of community, our culture, and our vibrant energy.

This year, we’re turning up the joy, laughter, and fun with a touch of glamour, all wrapped in the wonder of the Mother City's Magic. We will be honouring Cape Town, South Africa, and the incredible journey we’ve had!

Join us in this celebration of 15 incredible years of unforgettable moments and magic in the best city in the world!

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The Cape Town Carnival is a FREE event!

However, should you be interested in some limited TICKET options in VIP, Seated Stands or the Red Bus, take a look at our options.

Tickets on sale Friday 13 December 2024

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🚙 Jeep Tours: First Time at the Cape Town Carni

🚙 Jeep Tours: First Time at the Cape Town Carnival! 🚙

🎉 We were so excited to have Jeep Tours Cape Town join us for the first time at the #WowZA Carnival this year! 🌍

Thank you to Jeep Tours for adding even more elegance and a sense of adventure to the opening parade. It was incredible seeing our performers in beautiful costumes in your Jeeps down the parade corridor! 📸✨

We can’t wait to see you back next year! 🙌
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Dee Masuku Zintle Mapempini Jennifer Carter Charlize Chante Cassidy Snyman Zaid September
Fabian Arries Zoe Jenniker Zintle Nzungani Nyaniso Micaela Manesse Lana Fortune Mauricia Poole Zinhle Nzungane Asemahle Hoza

✨Our amazing Media Lead Performers bring the Car

✨Our amazing Media Lead Performers bring the Carnival to life with their vibrant costumes, smiling faces and incredible energy! 💫

These talented performers helped make the event extra special by connecting with the crowd, taking photos, and spreading the love all around the Carnival Villages and VIP stands. 📸💖

Take a look as they prepare back of house before the event started! 🎭✨

Did you have a photograph with them? Do share in the comments!
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🏍️ Introducing the Sidecars at the Cape Town

🏍️ Introducing the Sidecars at the Cape Town Carnival! 🏍️

This year, we were thrilled to welcome Cape Sidecar Adventures to the Cape Town Carnival for the very first time! 🎉

Known for their fleet of 50 vintage motorbike sidecars dating back to the 1960s, Cape Sidecar Adventures offers unique chauffeured tours around Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, and the Cape Winelands. 🌍

Their participation brought a classic touch to the parade, adding style and charm. ✨

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🏍️ The Harleys: A Carnival Tradition! 🏍️

🏍️ The Harleys: A Carnival Tradition! 🏍️

The roar of the Harleys is always a highlight of the Cape Town Carnival pre-parade, and this year was no exception! Big thanks to Craig Preston & Twist of the Wrist Cruisers! 🙌 🔥

As always, the riders brought power, passion, and energy, getting the crowd excited for what was to come. From their incredible motorcycles to the sense of community they create, they’re a perfect fit for the Carnival spirit. 💥

A special shout-out to this Harley Davidson riding group, for their continued support and dedication to making these moments unforgettable! 🏍️
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✨ Cape Town Carnival 2025 - The Official Opening

✨ Cape Town Carnival 2025 - The Official Opening! ✨

The Cape Town Carnival kicked off with a bang, complete with smoke, bubbles, and a whole lot of excitement! 🎉

The opening ceremony consisted of Prof. Rachel Jafta, Chairperson of the Cape Town Carnival Trust; City of Cape Town Representative, Alderman JP Smith; National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Representative, Dunisani Tshabalala; Trustees of the Cape Town Carnival Trust, Anton Liebenberg & Craig Lemboe, and CEO of the Cape Town Carnival, Jay Douwes. 💃💄

Kfm’s Liezel van der Westhuizen and Carl Wastie brought their signature fun and energy, setting the stage for an unforgettable event! 🎤

Professor Rachel Jafta captured the essence of the carnival perfectly, saying, ““What makes the Cape Town Carnival so special is how it has evolved into a truly South African spectacle, reflected in its music, dance, and breathtaking floats. This year’s parade, centred around the theme of WowZA! was packed with Cape Town’s most iconic elements, and the joy it brought was written on every face that came to watch.” 💥✨

MMC for Safety and Security JP Smith – who also participated in the parade – touched on the event’s important role in uniting Mother City residents. “Aside from creating jobs, boosting the economy and being one of the eight signature events in our city, what the Cape Town Carnival does best is social cohesion. This is an incredibly diverse event, people from all walks of life come here and it’s at times like this that we are reminded that Capetonians are one and have a common identity and that there is more that unites us than sets us apart.”🌍

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors—your continued support makes all of this possible! 🙏💜
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🎉 Cape Town Carnival 2025 - Opening Day Highlig

🎉 Cape Town Carnival 2025 - Opening Day Highlights! 🎉

Ten days ago, we kicked off the celebration in true WowZA! style, with thousands of Carnival supporters filling the streets for an unforgettable parade. Our WowZA! theme captured the bold, vibrant energy of Cape Town and South Africa, celebrating creativity, culture, and community in the most spectacular way. 💜✨

Now, we’re looking back at this magical day, starting with the opening! The crowds were buzzing with energy as Liezel van der Westhuizen and Carl Wastie stepped into the corridor to welcome the incredible performances by Dynamic Dance Hip Hop Crew, Neve, Rebel Squad, Tenacity Dance, and Ilanga Elihle Youth set the stage on fire! 🔥

Stay tuned as we relive these unforgettable moments! And don't forget to tag your favourites in the comments. 👀
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✨ Glittery Personalities ✨ It’s not just th

✨ Glittery Personalities ✨

It’s not just the glitter that shines—it’s their smiles, their eyes, and the pure energy they bring! 🌟 The pride, the passion, and the joy also shine through!

They sparkle, they shine, and they mesmerise because they are having fun and doing what they love! 💖

A HUGE thank you to all the groups, performers, and our incredible hair & makeup teams for bringing the glitter and magic to life. We love seeing everything come together! 🙌💄

For the full albums, please look at our Facebook page.🎬

💫 See someone you know? Tag them in the comments and spread the sparkle! ✨
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✨ Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek! ✨ The excitem

✨ Behind-The-Scenes Sneak Peek! ✨

The excitement was real, with the nerves kicking in for our performers! 💃💄

They gathered backstage, getting their glam on, perfecting those last-minute moves, soaking in the energy, and mentally gearing up for the adrenaline rush that would take over! 💥

The anticipation before the live event is a whole vibe in itself!

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at all the action. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

For the full albums, please look at our facebook page.🎬

🎭 Did you spot a familiar face in these pics? Tag them in the comments!
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😍👏Highlights of a night to remember!!! 💜

😍👏Highlights of a night to remember!!! 💜

💃This clip is from the first floats - so do go to the link in our bio to go to the full highlights video showing the day from start to finish.🕺🏿

💕Thank you to every performer, crew, and staff member for putting in countless hours to bring WowZA! to the streets and hearts of an appreciative audience! 🥳

To everyone that came to watch, cheered from the side lines and shared in the experience with us through socials - thank you for your love and support. 💗😍

A huge shout out to our sponsors who believe in the impact of what an NPO, like Cape Town Carnival achieves in the community and the lives it enriches through this event and the preparations ❤️🙏

Thank you for helping us ignite joy and unity through creativity. 🇿🇦🎵

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If you had a favourite float or performance, let us know in the comments, I'm sure our performers would appreciate the love ❤️ 😍
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✨ WowZA! Cape Town Carnival 2025 – More Beauti

✨ WowZA! Cape Town Carnival 2025 – More Beautiful Moments! ✨

The Cape Town Carnival is where the heart of South Africa meets the spirit of celebration! This year, we turned up the joy, laughter, and fun with a dazzling touch of glamour—all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mother City. 🌆💫

Each float and performer took us on a journey through the magic of our culture, community, and the vibrant energy that makes Cape Town so special. From the stunning costumes to the electrifying performances, every moment captured the essence of who we are—bold, beautiful, and brimming with pride. 🇿🇦💜

We will be sharing more highlights starting back of house and through the event – watch this space to catch your favourites! 📸✨
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🎭 WowZA! Cape Town Carnival Day arrived 🤩

🎭 WowZA! Cape Town Carnival Day arrived 🤩

Do you want to see what happened on-site, getting ready for Event Day? 🎉

With clear skies, and a general buzz in the air in anticipation of an amazing night ahead, we were all set for an unforgettable experience! ✨💥

Take a look…
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💥 Talent, passion, and pure WowZA! energy lit u

💥 Talent, passion, and pure WowZA! energy lit up the stage! 💥

Over 1,500 performers from all walks of life came together, supported by 50+ incredible community groups, sponsors, crew, media partners, and vendors, and something truly magical happened.

✨ A celebration of boundless creativity.
✨ A powerful showcase of unity.
✨ A night that left everyone in absolute awe!

This was happens when communities come together to create something spectacular. It was bold, brilliant, and an unforgettable experience! 🌟💜🇿🇦

We are just starting to share our own highlights. Keep watching!

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