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With the WowZA! carnival having happened in March 2025 – watch this space for information about Cape Town Carnival 2026...

Cape Town Carnival 2025!

WowZA! What a fabulous celebration of Cape Town - blending imagination, creativity, and our South African spirit. Each float, group of performers and our amazing special guests showcased the magic of community, culture, and our vibrant energy.

This year, we turned up the joy, laughter, and fun with a touch of glamour, all wrapped in the wonder of the Mother City. We honoured Cape Town, South Africa, and the incredible journey we've had!

We hope that you enjoyed our celebration of 15 incredible years of unforgettable moments and magic in the best city in the world!

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🎉✨ Get ready for a taste of Cape Town’s ico

🎉✨ Get ready for a taste of Cape Town’s iconic style with the Gatsby pod at the WowZA! Cape Town Carnival! 🌟🌈

🎤🎧 Featuring an epic lineup of special guests: YoungstaCPT, DJ Ready D, Liezel van der Westhuizen, and Carl Wastie! These legends brought their unique energy and vibrant personalities to the Carnival, all riding on a super large Gatsby float that was as bold and unforgettable as they are! 💥🚤

From the beats to the style, the Gatsby pod is a true celebration of the Mother City’s fun and creative spirit! 💚🔥

The incredible groups 🐠
• ISA Mother City Rollers
• 021_Rebels
• Intsika Zeqonga Arts Group
• Forte Wolfe

Lead performers
• Yolanda Ntanyana
• Sinalo Vakala
• Anele Dumile
• Thomas Petersen

For the full album please see our Facebook Page. 💙

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Huge thank you to our incredible sponsors!🙏💜
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🇿🇦✨ Celebrating the spirit of Freedom Day!

🇿🇦✨ Celebrating the spirit of Freedom Day! 🌍💫

Today, let’s reflect on our journey, the freedom gained, and the future we’re building together. Happy Freedom Day, Carnivalista’s! 🙌🏽💚
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🌊✨ Dive into the soul of Cape Town with the C

🌊✨ Dive into the soul of Cape Town with the Camissa pod at the WowZA! Cape Town Carnival! 🎉🌍

Inspired by the iconic waters of the Mother City, Camissa celebrates the deep connection between Cape Town’s rivers and its people. From the flowing rivers to the vibrant culture, this pod pays tribute to the life and spirit that Cape Town’s waters bring to the city. 🌊💫

The incredible groups 🐠
• Bulumko High Traditional Dancers
• Devolution Dance Fam
• Intsha Dance Group
• Western Province Inclusivity Performing Arts Academy
• Is'thatha Dance Project

Lead performers
• Zimkitha Hoshe
• Ivy Thandiwe John
• Shamieg George

For the full album please see our Facebook Page. 💙

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Huge thank you to our incredible sponsors!🙏💜
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🎭✨ The Afro-Rio subpod brought the energy wit

🎭✨ The Afro-Rio subpod brought the energy with giant puppets - Mandilakhe Gwavu and Jayden Hanekom and the incredible groups Avondale Majorettes, and the Fit Boots South Afrika Community!

Their skill and teamwork showed something completely different and lit up the Carnival! 🌟🔥
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💃🏾🌍 Get ready to relive the rhythm with t

💃🏾🌍 Get ready to relive the rhythm with the Afro-Rio pod at the WowZA! Cape Town Carnival, featuring the incredible Erika Januza! 🎉✨

A stunning fusion of African and Brazilian culture, this pod celebrates the vibrant energy of Rio and the soulful beats of Africa. Erika Januza brought her electrifying presence to the parade, adding even more fire to this cultural celebration and showing us why she held the title of Rio Carnival’s Queen of Drums for three years! 🔥💥

From the dazzling costumes to the rhythmic beats, the Afro-Rio pod was a whirlwind of energy and passion. 🌈🔥

The incredible groups
• iThemba Labantu Dancers and Drummers
• Women Unite Entertainment And Projects NPC
• High Brass
• Percussion Kingz

The amazing lead performers
• Andrea Harry
• Yolanda Ngxokozela
• Neziswa Toso
• Cassidy Fortuin

Did you catch the magic? Let us know your favourite moment with Erika!

Take a look at our Facebook page for the full album!

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🌊✨ Take a dive beneath the waves and discover

🌊✨ Take a dive beneath the waves and discover the hidden magic of the ocean with @sirenpoleartist ! 🐚🌱
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🌊 Immerse yourself in the magic of the ocean wi

🌊 Immerse yourself in the magic of the ocean with the Kelp pod at the WowZA! Cape Town Carnival! 🎉✨

Inspired by Cape Town’s incredible kelp forests, this pod celebrates the vibrant marine life that thrives beneath our waves. These underwater jungles are not only stunning but vital to the beauty of Cape Town’s natural underwater ecosystem. 🌍💚

The incredible groups 🐠
• Intsika Zeqonga Arts Group
• Jhoomkar
• The Portuguese Dance Society of Cape Town (PDSCT)
• The BellaDonnas & Friends

Lead performers
• Harmony Sifundza
• Khaya Mpinda
• Unathi Makhambi
• Aphiwe Sodlamba
• Charisma Erasmus
• Wendy Qona
• Leda Wright Botha

Did you catch the mesmerizing movement of the Kelp pod? 🌱

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🌊🏄‍♂️ Check out this exciting reel fro

🌊🏄‍♂️ Check out this exciting reel from the Wave Pod at the WowZA! Cape Town Carnival! 🌊🎉

🌅 This pod captured the essence of Cape Town – from the waves to the surf, and the vibrant energy that pulses through our coastal city. Whether you're catching the surf or just enjoying the stunning view, Cape Town’s coastline is where all the fun and beauty are. 🌊✨

The incredible groups
• Michelle Davids Dance Group
• Ithongo Lethu
• Project Playground
• URC Youth Brigade - Prop Holders

Lead performers
• Chad Smith
• Lynne Fortune
• Mikhail Menasse
• Anele Xhali

🌞 See someone you know? Tag them in the comments below! 👇
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🌊🏄‍♂️ Catch the Wave at the WowZA! Cap

🌊🏄‍♂️ Catch the Wave at the WowZA! Cape Town Carnival! 🌊🎉

🌅 This pod is all about the heart of Cape Town – the sea, the surf, and the incredible energy that flows through our coastal city. Whether you’re riding the waves or simply soaking in the view, Cape Town's coastline is where adventure and beauty meet. 🌊✨

The incredible groups
• Michelle Davids Dance Group
• Ithongo Lethu
• Project Playground
• URC Youth Brigade - Prop Holders

Lead performers
• Chad Smith
• Lynne Fortune
• Mikhail Menasse
• Anele Xhali

Did you catch the Wave pod in action? 🌊👯‍♂️

For the full album please see our Facebook Page.

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🌸✨ Meet the Protea – South Africa’s natio

🌸✨ Meet the Protea – South Africa’s national flower and a symbol of resilience, beauty, and strength! 🌍💪

In this WowZA! Carnival pod, we celebrate the incredible power of nature, embodied by the stunning Protea that grows beautifully against all odds. 🌺💫

The incredible groups
• Siyazama Cultural Dance Group
• Vukani Bafazi
• Ilingomso Lethu Traditional Dancers
• South African Youth Choir

Lead performers
• Shannon Roode
• Waheed Daniels
• Melissa Poole
• Zethu Joubarl

🌿✨ Stay tuned for more WowZA moments!

For the full album please see our Facebook Page.

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🎉 Watch the DHL Stormers in this fun reel! 🏉

🎉 Watch the DHL Stormers in this fun reel! 🏉✨

Thank you, @dhlstormers, for being part of our journey and celebrating the magic of community, culture, and creativity with us. 💙💫

The incredible groups in the Storm pod
• Kuyakhanya Dance Group
• Curro Academy Sandown Majorettes

Lead performers
• Logan Green
• Inathi Kilawushe
• Mbali Mangesi
• Chevonne Hendricks

🔥 Stay tuned for more WowZA moments!

💬 What’s your favourite memory from the WowZA! Carnival? Tag your favourites and share the love!
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😍✨ Hot on the heels of the Storm float we wer

😍✨ Hot on the heels of the Storm float we were treated to an incredible display from the Western Province Marching Band 🎉🔥

This group know how to work together and move in unison - just WowZA! 🙌💫

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