When
Sunday 19th August 2012
Where
Burgess Park
The Carnaval Del Pueblo 2012 event is the largest single Latin American festival in Europe, exploding onto Burgess Park 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 for the 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 at the Carnaval Del Pueblo 2012 event, bubbling with Latin rhythms and flavour. A parade of floats and costumed dancers will be making its way into the park, featuring dancers, floats and entertainers.
Live entertainment at Carnaval Del Pueblo 2012
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 and salsa stars. Sample live acts from Paraguay, Brazil, Cuba and other Latin American countries at Carnaval del Pueblo 2012.
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 artists from Brazil and the Dominican Republic. The crowds can enjoy world class entertainment and have a go themselves in an upbeat party atmosphere.
New for 2012
2012’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. After missing out on a festival in 2011 due to works at Burgess Park, 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 2012 takes place at Burgess Park, Camberwell on Sunday 19th August. All events are free to attend.