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Carnival Time in Malta: 20/02 - 24/02 Early springtime on the
Islands brings along carnival week, which takes on a traditional
pattern; extravagantly coloured floats are perched on lorries ready
for the procession day, children running around in fancy dress
costumes and Malta’s main nightlife centre, Paceville, catching the
late night carnival goers who pile into the clubs and bars, still
wearing their outrageous outfits. The heart of the action takes
place in Valletta, although various towns and villages across the
Island have their own version of festivities. In Gozo, the main
activities take place in It-Tokk, the main square in Gozo's capital
Victoria. For a particular interpretation, visit Nadur, where
carnival takes on a more sombre and mysterious mood. Carnival week
on the Islands is time to let your hair down and go with the flow –
ideal for those who enjoy a good party. Below is the Carnival
Program for 2009: PROGRAMME OF ACTIVIES Friday , 20th February,
2009 18.00 hrs Carnival Dancing Competitions at Freedom Square,
Valletta including a spectacular defile with the participation of
the King Carnival Float , Carnival Band and sets of Grotesque
Masks. (Enclosure Tickets €3.50 ) Saturday, 21st February, 2009
09.30 hrs Children’s Carnival at Freedom Square, Valletta. A
programme of children dances, floats defile and merriment along
Republic Street, Valletta including the entrance of floats at
Freedom Square. (Enclosure Tickets € 5.00) 18.30 hrs Carnival
Dancing Competitions at Freedom Square, Valletta including a
spectacular show of of the King Carnival Float, Triumphal and
Company Floats at Freedom Square (Enclosure Tickets €8.00 ) 18.00
hrs Carnival Band Parade along Valletta Main streets 20.00 hrs
Carnival Parties in St. George’s Square, Market Square, St. John’s
Square and along Republic, Merchant and St. John’s Street with the
participation of 2009 Carnival floats and dancing companies.
(activities which will last up to the early hours of Sunday
morning) Sunday 22nd February, 2009 14.30 hrs Selection of the
Carnival Dancing Competitions at Freedom Square, Valletta including
a spectacular gran-defile with the participation of the King
Carnival Float, Triumphal and Company Floats, bands and Grottesque
Masks along Merchant Street, St. John’s Street, and Republic Street
followed by the entrance of the defile at Freedom Square (Enclosure
Tickets €10.00) Monday 23rd February, 2009 10.00 hrs Carnival
Street Parade 17.30 hrs Carnival Dancing Competitions at Freedom
Square, Valletta including a spectacular defile with the
participation of the King Carnival Float , Grotesque bands, Company
Floats and Grotesque Masks. (Enclosure Tickets €3.50) Tuesday 24th
February, 2009 10.00 hrs Carnival Street Parade 17.30 hrs Carnival
Dancing Competitions at Freedom Square, Valletta including a
spectacular defile with the participation of the King Carnival
Float , Grotesque bands, Company Floats and Grotesque Masks.
(Enclosure Tickets €3.50 ) 18.30 hrs Gran Finale at St. Anne’s
Street, Floriana
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