Carnival with the kids – Carnival Valletta 2014

The main carnival events in Malta, which are perfect for families with children, take place in Valletta. Below you can find the Malta Carnival 2014 Program of Events in Valletta.

The Program is available for download at www.maltaculture.com

Malta Carnival 2014 – Programme of Events

Thursday 27^th February, 2014

5.30 pm The official hoisting of the Carnival flag at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta, including re-enactment of the Carnival bandu by the traditionally dressed Grandmaster and soldiers.

Friday 28^th February, 2014

5.30 pm Dancing Costume Competitions Sections C, B and A followed by King Carnival, Grotesque Masks, Floats Section A and Section B. Seated arena tickets €5.

Saturday 1^st March, 2014

9.30 am Children’s Carnival with the participation of various dancing schools followed by a defile with the participation of King Carnival, isolated masks and Societa Mużikali Banda Maria Regina. Seated arena tickets €5.

4.00 pm Dancing Costume Competitions Sections C, B and A followed by King Carnival triumphal float, Grotesque Masks, Band and Triumphal floats Sections C, B and A and special guests from Notting Hill Carnival. Arena Seating Tickets €10.

5.00 pm Defile along the streets of Valletta with the participation of triumphal floats, bands, grotesque masks and special guests from Notting Hill Carnival. Simultaneously other Carnival events will be held in various areas in Valletta, till late; amongst which a live band by George Curmi il-Puse and friends at Great Siege Square from 8.30 pm onwards. Il-qarċilla will be held in various areas around Valletta, De Valette Square, Strait Street, and Great Siege Square. Carnival activity at Pjazza Teatru Rjal will also be held, during which a competition will be held to crown this year’s National Carnival Queen. Another variety show will be held at St George’s Square from 9.00 p.m. onwards.

Sunday 2^nd March, 2014

12.30 pm Carnival Grand Defile starting from Castille Square, Merchants Street, Archbishop Street, proceeding to the Carnival Arena at St George’s Square. After St. George’s Square the defile continues along Republic Street up to City Gate.

2.30 pm Grand Carnival Spectacle with the participation of Dancing Companies in Costume, Company floats Section A and B, Triumphal Floats, Grotesque Masks, the band Big Friends Guggen Musik, Satirical Floats, and special guests from Notting Hill Carnival. Arena Seating Tickets €12.

Monday 3^rd March, 2014

10.15 am Monday Carnival Parade during the morning with the participation of various dancing schools and satirical isolated masks.

4.30 pm The last night of the dancing costume competitions sections C, B and A followed by the Grand Defile including all triumphal floats, companies in costume and floats, grotesque masks and satrical floats. Special reduced price for Arena Seating Tickets €5.

Tuesday 4^th March, 2014

10.15 am Tuesday Carnival Parade during the morning with the participation of various dancing schools and satirical isolated masks.

6.00 pm Carnival Gran Finale along St Anne Street, Floriana with the participation of all items of this year’s Carnival and special guests from Notting Hill Carnival.

Category: Past events