Carnaval del Pueblo (CdP) is the largest and best loved free Latino fiesta in the UK and Europe, celebrating music, dance and culture from 19 Latin American countries.
Londoners of all communities, Latin people and lovers of the Region, come together to share this intense, vibrant cultural experience. This year Carnaval del Pueblo will celebrate its 11th year on Sunday 2nd August in Burgess Park. The annual carnival has become the biggest Latin American event of its kind staged in the UK and Europe attracting, according to the Metropolitan Police figures, well over 100,000. The Event is now used in order to promote knowledge and understanding of Latin American culture.
Top Latin American singer, Luis Felipe Gonzalez will be the main artist at Carnaval del Pueblo. The Venezuelan singer has got many awards as Disco de la Feria de Cali in 1969, Congo de Oro in Barranquilla, Guaicaipuro de Oro in Venezuela and the Gold Star given by Phidias Danilo Escalona renowned for being the first person who used the word Salsa for named this kind of music. The singer has shared stage with famous artist as Joe Cuba, Richie Ray, Tito Rodríguez Joe Cuba, Richie Ray, Tito Rodriguez and the tenor, Placido Domingo.
Carnaval del Pueblo will present Los Chinches, Sur 4, Bahareque, Mariachi Mexteca, Salsa Cubana Cabaret, La Chica Latina y Shakirita and other some surprises.
The Carnival kicks off at midday with a lively and colourful procession from Elephant and Castle to Burgess Park, via Walworth Road, Camberwell Road and Albany Road. This year’s parade will be eco-friendly. Cars won’t be allowed. An innovative system with tricycles and powerful sound equipment lead the procession which have plenty of street performers bringing a representation of the best Latin American carnivals.
Transport Links
Tube & train station for Burgess Park: Elephant & Castle (Northern Line and Bakerloo Line).
Buses to Burgess Park: 12, 171, 68, 45, 468, 148, 176
Please visit the Carnaval del Pueblo website for more information: www.carnavaldelpueblo.co.uk