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Flying Free Carnival Takeover

Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 March 2017 11am to 6.30pm City Arts £15.00 (concessionary: £18 Family weekend pass/£10 Carnival Party only (18+))

Missed Rio? Flight to Venice cancelled? Trinidad full? Join the Can Samba and City Arts Flying Free Carnival Troupe for an unforgettable weekend of Samba and Afro-Brazilian dance, Samba drumming, carnival costume making and entertainment. Throughout the weekend we'll share footage and photos from the best carnivals in the world, as you work towards creating a mini carnival parade.

Day One:

Workshops
11.30am - 5pm
Choose from dance, drumming, and costume and headdress making. Food and drink for sale all day at the carnival café.

Carnival Party
7.30 - 11pm
An evening of carnival fun! Have a drink and bust some moves to the rhythms of the Can Samba Bateria.

Day Two:

Workshops
1 - 5pm
Try your hand at dance, drumming, or costume and headdress making. Food and drink for sale all day at the carnival cafe.

Mini Carnival Parade
4.15 - 6.15pm
Hit the streets with your incredible carnival creations. Our pop-up parade will process around Sneinton Market - a chance to showcase your work over the weekend.

This weekend will raise funds for the Can Samba and City Arts 'Flying Free' troupe, in advance of our 2017 Carnival Season. It is an opportunity to have fun, meet new people, learn more about carnival and sign up to get involved.

Organised by: Can Samba & City Arts

Booking details

We advise you to book in advance.

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