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Carnival of the World 2023

Carnival of the World returns to Broad Street Reading this August featuring a live stage and the Broad Street Parade.

Saturday 12 August 2023 12-6pm

Carnival of the World returns to Broad Street Reading on Saturday 12 August 2023 with a live stage and the Broad Street Parade. 

The live stage launches at 12.30pm with a range of performances to entertain you throughout the day, including award winning steel band Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra (RASPO).

The Broad Street Parade at 2pm features carnival costumes, dancers, percussionists and special guests to delight and surprise Reading shoppers and audiences. 

An unmissable spectacular free family event in Reading town centre. 

This event is brought to Reading by locally based CultureMix Arts and REDA.

For more information visit the CultureMix Arts website.

RASPO
Ace Clvrk - RnB Indie artist
Mahogany Carnival - carnival costumes
Inspiration Arts - carnival costumes
Rafeelya - compere and reggae artist
De Admiral - Calypsonian
Earl 16 - reggae artist
Ricardo Rawal - dancehall artist
Yaram Masquerade Dance Group

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No ticket required - just turn up.

Event is suitable for all ages. Families and groups welcome.

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Type: Community & Networking , Family-Friendly , Festivals & Special Events , Music
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Host: CultureMix Arts

Broad Street East (outside M&S)

Reading RG1 2BH

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