2011-05-28

Aalborg Carnival

Aalborg plays host to a massive carnival parade each May. Around 25,000 people participate and more than 100,000 join in along the route. The big street party has been going strong since 1982.

One highlight is the annual Battle of Carnival Bands. Selected groups from around the world parade through the centre of Aalborg and then hit Kildeparken, where they perform on stage in front of a panel of judges. The grand finale, featuring the top groups from the preliminary contest, takes place after the Grand Parade.

Children have their own version of the parade on Monday, with everyone encouraged to embrace the carnival spirit by dressing up and enjoying the festivities with the many other thousands of spectators.

Always highly varied in terms of the entertainment offered, the Aalborg Carnival remains consistent in having a theme for each year's celebration. This year's theme is the intriguing 'Sexzoological Garden'.

When: 22 - 28 May 2011

Where: Aalborg, Denmark

From: whatsonwhen.com

last modification: 2011-03-02
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