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Music, entertainment, stalls, sport and exhibitions - just some
of the huge range of activities which will make up St Paul's
Carnival 2004.
A
staggering 40,000 people are expected to go along to this,
the 37th celebration of culture in central Bristol.
As
usual, the star attraction will be the stunning masquerade
- or Carnival Camps - which will start and finish in Portland
Square this year.
The
floats and dancers will go up Dean Street, Brigstocke Road,
Ashley Road and City Road before heading back down Dean Street
to the square.
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| Mikey
headlines 12 hours of acts on the Main Stage |
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Map showing parade route
There
will be road closures around St Pauls for the whole day.
Also in the square will be a stage area dedicated to the young
people in the parade.
International
acts
Headlining
musically will be reggae artist Mikey Dread (Michael Campbell).
Mikey
has worked with The Clash, UB40 and more recently Seal. You
can catch his set on the main stage at 10pm.
Local
band Small Axe take to the stage at 7.45pm.
The
10-strong reggae band formed in 2001 and are currently putting
the finishing touches to their own studios in Bristol.
The
carnival has a long history of bringing international acts
to the city and 2004 is no exception.
| Main
Stage Acts |
| 1pm
DJ Tony Soca Music |
| 1.30
Elim Gospel Choir |
| 2.15
Blackout & Red Jungle Band |
| 3pm
Sini Njoba & Omer Makessa |
| 3.35
RSVP |
| 4.35
Baraka |
| 5.35
SW Storm |
| 6.20
Fresh Dance Co |
| 6.45
Laid Blak |
| 7.45
Small Axe |
| 9pm
Wilks & Band |
| 10pm
Mikey Dread |
| 11.20
Ablewell Foundation |
The
eclectic Baraka is an African/Irish combo - a master drummer
from Ghana, a guitarist from Zambia, a Dominican bassist and
Irishmen on drums and sax.
Baraka
are due on the main stage at 4.35pm.
Hideaway...
If
you're in the mood to chill out and escape the hustle and
bustle, Mandela's Hideaway is the place for you.
Tucked
away in St Agnes Park (at the bottom of Davey Street) you'll
find this youth and children's area.
There
will be bouncy castles, a social arts café and stalls.
Some performances and a range of workshops are also taking
place in the park.
What's
open when...
Portland
Square Camps Stage: 1.30pm to 8pm.
CEED area: 12 noon to 9pm.
Mandela's Hideaway: 1pm to 8pm.
Main Stage: 1pm to 12pm.
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