Malta’s carnivals are loud, brash and colourful with an emphasis on fun.
The official carnival in Valletta is a highly-organised affair, perfect for families with small children. Never will you see more Zorros, Indian chiefs, robots and little senoritas all packed in one place!.gif)
February brings along the carnival week, which takes on a traditional pattern; extravagantly coloured floats are perched on lorries ready for the procession, children running around in fancy costumes.
The heart of the action takes place in Valletta, though various towns and villages across the Island have their own version of festivities.
The carnival week is a time to let your hair down and go with the flow – perfect for those who enjoy a good party!
For more details: http://www.visitmalta.com/en/carnival
Price: Free
Malta Carnival 2015
Programme of Events
Saturday 7th February
7pm – The National Maltese Carnival Contest in Pjazza Teatru Rjal. Admission fee €2.
Thursday 12th February
5.30 pm – The official hoisting of Carnival flag at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta including re-enactment of the Carnival bandu by the traditionally dressed Grandmaster and soldiers.
Friday 13th February
5.30 pm – Dancing Competitions in Costumes Sections C, B and A followed by a defile lead by the King Carnival Float, Grotesque Masks, Dancing Company Section A and Satiric Floats. St. George’s Square seated arena tickets €5.
Saturday 14th February
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 bands. St. George’s Square seated arena tickets €5.
4.30 pm – Defile along the streets of Valletta with the participation of triumphal floats, bands, grotesque masks. Simultaneously other carnival events will be held in various areas in Valletta, till late; among which “Il-qarÄ‹illa” which will be held in various areas around Valletta, De Valette Square, and Great Siege Square, activities in Pjazza Teatru Rjal up to the late hours of Saturday night.
6.00 pm – Dancing Competitions in costumes Sections C, B and A incorporated with a Gran Defile led by the King Carnival triumphal float, followed by Triumphal Floats Sections C, B and A, Satiric Floats and Dancing Company Section A Floats. St. George’s Square Arena Seating Tickets €10
Sunday 15th February
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, Band and Satirical Floats. St. George’s Square Arena Seating Tickets €12
Monday 16th February
10.15 am – Monday Carnival Parade during the morning with the participation of various dancing schools and isolated masks.
4.00 pm – The last night of the dancing competitions in costumes sections C B and A followed by the Grand Defile including all triumphal floats, companies in costume and floats, grotesque masks and satirical floats. Special reduced price for St. George’s Square Arena Seating Tickets €5
Tuesday 17th February
10.15 am – Tuesday Carnival Parade during the morning with the participation of various dancing schools and isolated masks.
6.00 pm – Carnival Gran Finale along St Anne Street, Floriana with the participation of all items of this year’s Carnival.
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