A dazzling array of music, dance and colour will be coming to Liverpool this August as the Brazilica Festival makes a welcome return following a two-year hiatus.
The event, which began in 2008 when Liverpool was awarded European Capital of Culture, returns on Saturday, August 6. One of the event's highlights is a spectacular street carnival which makes its way through the city centre streets.
The route for this year's parade has now been confirmed, with the event starting at 7.30pm, next to The Cambridge pub on Abercromby Square.
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The parade will then turn down Oxford Street, go past the Metropolitan Cathedral and along Hope Street to The Philharmonic Hall. From there, the carnival moves down Hardman Street, Leece Street, past the front of St Luke's Church, Bold Street and then Church Street before finishing in Williamson Square.
Performers taking part in this year's carnival include Liverpool Samba School, Batala Mersey, Katumba and Wirral Samba Drummers.
The venue for the Brazilica after party has also been confirmed and will be taking place at District in the Baltic Triangle from 10pm until 3am. The event will feature performances from UK samba bands as well as Brazilica DJs playing house, samba and Latin music. Tickets are priced at £6 and can be purchased here.
Brazilica Festival was created by Liverpool Carnival Company. Founders Maeve and Roger Morris have spoken of their excitement for this year's event.
Maeve said: "Having had to miss the last two years of Brazilica, we're really excited to be bringing the carnival parade back to the streets of Liverpool. Lots of the samba bands say that this is their favourite festival, because people always come out and show their appreciation. The atmosphere is like nothing else."
Roger added: "It's so exciting to be bringing back Britain's biggest carnival to Liverpool. The festival is going to be immense. It's a great party atmosphere and family-friendly. I hope everyone will come and celebrate with us."
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