As the final count-down continues to build up an anticipation for the splendour, scintillating artistry and the exciting spring-bright colour display at the 2014 Gauteng Carnival this Saturday, the construction of grand costumes and large floats to form part of the parade is currently being finalized at the carnival base camps this week.
Over 20 000 people are expected to welcome spring is carnival style as they line-up in their finest costumes at this year’s carnival parade that will start at 11h00 from the University of Johannesburg’s Sports Complex in Bunting road, winding through Melville into the Gardens and end at the Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia, west of Johannesburg.
Members of the media are cordially invited for a photo opportunity tour of the Johannesburg base camp to take place throughout Thursday, a day before the giant costumes and floats proceed to line-up at the route on Friday, 5 September.
Details of the base camp open day are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 4 September 2014
Time: 8h00 – 1600
Carnival Base Camp Site: 131 Victoria Street, Bertrams, Johannesburg (Look for sign outside: VM Engineering)
For media inquiries:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Cell: 083 507 8068
Tel: 011 355 2578
E-mail: nomazwen@gpg.gov.za
