Carnaval Del Pueblo 2008

When

12am - 3pm, Sunday 3rd August 2008

Where

Camberwell

Carnaval Del Pueblo is the largest single Latin American festival event in Europe, exploding onto Burgess Park this year in a huge celebration of colour, music and Latin flavours. Prepare to party in true Latin fashion during a day of free fun and festivities this summer.

A Latin summer
Burgess Park will be transformed into an oasis of Latin culture, with traditional entertainment, food, crafts and more throughout the day. The crowds will be out to party in a vibrant festival atmosphere, bubbling with Latin rhythms and flavour. A parade of floats and costumed dancers will make its way to the park from London City Hall, featuring dancers, floats and entertainers.

Live entertainment at Carnaval Del Pueblo 2008
A selection of concerts will take place on the main stage, presenting a selection of live acts in the sun. Crowds can party down with some international merengue stars. Los Hermanos Rosario, The Roberto Pla Orchestra and Maricela appeared on the main stage last year, and you can samplie other acts on the Reggaeton Stage, Brazil Stage and Andean Stage at Carnavl del Pueblo 2008. Highlights from last year's Carnaval included Fusssion Muzik, Baila Peru, Sangre Andina and Peruvian folk dance group, Raices del Peru.

Latin London
Burgess Park will be bubbling with song and dance during a day of fun and festivities, with plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages. A selection of well known musicians and artists will be taking part in events on the day including the Salsa world champions from Puerto Rico. The crowds can enjoy world class entertainment and have a go themselves in an upbeat party atmosphere.

New for 2008
This year’s Carnaval Del Pueblo is expected to be one of the biggest ever, attracting streams of partygoers to South London for a colourful day of music and merriment. The local community and visitors to the area can come together to celebrate Latin culture in the sun at what promises to be one of the biggest festival dates of the year.

Carnaval Del Pueblo 2008 takes place at Burgess Park, Camberwell on Sunday 3rd August. Events at Burgess Park take place from 10am – 9pm.

The carnival procession begins at City Hall at 12am and will make its way through London Bridge, Borough High Street and Elephant and Castle, finishing at Burgess Park at roughly 3pm.

Carnval del Pueblo events are free to attend. For more information on all the acts to perform on the day, click on the link below.

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