Malta Carnival 2009
The short season of colour and merrymaking, traditionally preceding lent, is characterised by the défilé of grotesque masks and decorated floats and open-air dancing competitions. Activities are held in various villages but the main events take place in Valletta and Floriana.
Malta Carnival 2009 programme
Friday 20th to Tuesday 24th Febuary, 200 – National Progamme of Activities
Friday, 20th February 2009
- 18.00hrs Carnival Dancing Competitions
- At Freedom Square, Valletta. Including a spectacular défilé with the participation of the King Carnival Float , Carnival Band and sets of Grotesque Masks. (Enclosure Tickets €3.50)
Saturday, 21st February 2009
- 09.30hrs Children’s Carnival in Freedom Square, Valletta.
- A succession of dances performed by children, float défilés and merriment all along Republic Street, Valletta including the procession of floats in Freedom Square. (Enclosure Tickets € 5.00)
- 18.00hrs Carnival Band Parade
- Parading all along Valletta Main streets
- 18.30hrs Carnival Dancing Competitions
- Including a spectacular show of the King Carnival Float, Triumphal and Company Floats in Freedom Square. Enclosure Tickets €8.00
- 20.00hrs Carnival Parties
- in St. George’s Square, Market Square, St. John’s Square and all along Republic, Merchant and St. John’s Street with the participation of 2009 Carnival floats and dancing companies. Activities will last up to the early hours of Sunday morning.
Sunday 22nd February, 2009
- 14.30hrs Selection of the Carnival Dancing Competitions
- In Freedom Square, Valletta including a spectacular grand défilé with the participation of the King Carnival Float, Triumphal and Company Floats, bands and Grotesque Masks all along Merchant Street, St. John’s Street, and Republic Street followed by the défilé in Freedom Square. Enclosure Tickets €10.00
Monday 23rd February 2009
- 10.00hrs Carnival Street Parade
- 17.30 hrs Carnival Dancing Competitions
- in Freedom Square, Valletta including a spectacular défilé with the participation of the King Carnival Float, Grotesque bands, Company Floats and Grotesque Masks. Entrance Tickets €3.50
Tuesday 24th February 2009
- 10.00hrs Carnival Street Parade
- 17.30hrs Carnival Dancing Competitions
- in Freedom Square, Valletta including a spectacular défilé with the participation of the King Carnival Float, Grotesque bands, Company Floats and Grotesque Masks. Enclosure Tickets €3.50
- 18.30hrs Grand Finale
- In St. Anne's Street, Floriana
Karnival 2009
Booking tickets information may be obtained via email noelsammut@maltaculture.com
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