Mask Carnivale 2024
What better way to celebrate 30 years of Nelson Arts Festivals than with this all-time favourite – please join us for the street party of the year, Whakatū! There’s so much to enjoy: the parade, pop-up performances, a whole zone curated by the amazing folx at Pasefika Arts and Culture Collective (PACC), a stellar music line-up, and delicious kai from our food vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!
Celebrating mask culture and creating your own mask are a huge part of cultural celebrations all around the world and have been a wonderful part of the Nelson Arts Festival since its inception 30 years ago. A forever Festival favourite, really.
We are thrilled to announce the 2024 date for our much-loved community event:
Mask Carnivale, presented by our Moa Partners Nelson Mail, will transform our inner-city streets into a colourful explosion of joy, community and creativity on Friday 1 November!
This year’s theme is all about our milestone birthday, of course: 30.
The number 30 is considered a lucky number in many cultures around the world, symbolising longevity, completion, growth or transformation – how’s that for a reason to celebrate!?!
So, whether you’d like to make this theme about a birthday party or a shapeshifting transformation, we can’t wait to see all the costumes and masks the number 30 inspires you to make!
Enrolments are now open, click HERE to register to be part of the magic and perform in the Parade.
Here’s our wrap up from our 2023 Mask Carnivale – take a look, head off memory lane and be inspired for this year!
WHAKATŪ NELSON CBD
Fri 1 Nov | 5 – 10pm
Mask Parade starts at 5.15pm | Carnivale from 5.45pm
FREE
All Ages
Wet weather monitoring
The Festival is monitoring weather closely and expecting a Mask Carnivale full of sun and fun, in true Whakatū Nelson style.
In the unlikely event of a weather forecast change, public will be notified of any changes to, or cancellation of, this event via our website and social media channels. Retailers and participants will also be notified directly.
Mask Carnivale is an outdoor event, so please make sure to bring suitable footwear and clothing for the weather.
Huge thanks to our friends at Nelson Mail and Stuff for supporting this amazing community celebration again this year.
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