2020 Cape Town Street Parade: Road closures and more

Cape Town – The 2020 Cape Town Street Parade will take place on Saturday 4 January 2020 rather than the traditional date of 2 January, as the sunset of 2 January 2020 coincides with Friday Jumuah prayers for the Muslim community.

The parade – which was previously known as the Cape Minstrel Carnival or"Tweede Nuwe Jaar" procession of the"Kaapse Klopse" - sees thousands of minstrels from all areas across Cape Town performing in the streets of the city centre. Are you planning on going or being in the area at the around the time of the parade? Then check out our helpful guide!Before the troupes march past, entertainment will be provided on a stage on the Grand Parade in front of City Hall from 12:00. There will be an opening ceremony at around 13:00, with an address by the Mayor of Cape Town, and celebrations will continue up until 22:00.

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