CARNIVAL IN THE PARK 5th July 2009

South Park, Oxford, 12 noon – 8pm, Free!

Carnival is back, with a slightly different look! Sunday 5 July will see South Park as the venue for Carnival in the Park, a celebration of the diverse communities of East Oxford, with colour and flair, through Home Grown music, dance, art, culture and food, with roots from around the world.

Many of the Cowley Road Carnival's familiar and favourite fancies will be on offer: procession by schools and community groups, great music and dance line ups across two stages, DJ's, open mic areas, family activities and workshops as well as fabulous international flavoured food and a craft village.  

Find us on Facebook here or indeed listen to us on twitter http://www.twitter.com/EOAC

See you there!

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A new charity is planning the Carnival event for 5 July 2009.  The charity needs Trustees and Advisors to help shape, plan and put on this year's event, and to plan for the future of Carnival. Please click on 'get involved' above to find out more.

More information will be available here soon about the Carnival event on 5 July 2009 - please keep in touch.

If you are interested to take part or support the Carnival in any way, please email carnival@eastoxford.com

Sunday 6 July 2008 was:

View some pictures on http://www.kateraworth.com/cowleycarnival2008/

"30.000 people join the Fun in the Cowley Road. Wet weather could not dampen the spirits of the 30.000 people who travelled to East Oxford to take in the sights on Sunday.(Oxford Mail)

" I just love the massive silliness of the day. The weather was a bit of a shame, but nobody seemed to care that much"

"It was really good watching the procession. It was a great celebration of the diversity of the Cowley Road"East Oxford Residents interviewed by the Oxford Mail.

"Fabulous show yesterday!" Marie Jones, university lecturer and local resident

"Cheers for a wicked carnival!" Hannah Maguire, student, Oxford University

"... it seemed very professionally organised and obviously lots of thought had gone in to the road closure aspect." Georgina, resident of Union Street

"Excellent work on Sunday - really enjoyed it!" Charlotte Harrison, student, Oxford University

" 'twas indeed a fantastic show you put on... We had a good old boogie... Roll on next year. The countdown begins!"
Helle Abelvik-Lawson, local resident and carnival volunteer

"Hi, had a great time on Sunday, thanks for the Sombrero!" Sam Tierney, Jericho resident, musician and producer

"Carnival was wicked. The band Dubheart were brilliant." Gary Constance, sound system operator, Hi-Lo

"The sun has come out and you lot are sounding heavy!" James Allsworth, local resident
 
"Hola!  Si senór, a good time was most definitely had.  Was good that there were a couple of windows of opportunity to go outside for some of it - the weather during DJ Derek was top notch.  I am already looking forward to next year!" Norman Macsween, Cheltenham resident, on his second Cowley Road Carnival

"DJ Derek's set was very well received and the old blighter was on good form. It was touch and go between him and Count Voodoo for most lived in face on the day. I think Derek may have edged it. So how are you going to top that next year?" Norm's brother, Del!

Watch a video here!

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 Map of the Cowley Road Carnival 2008 here!

Check out what's been going on in the build up to carnival! Click here!

Welcome to our colourful carnival celebrating cultural diversity!

The Cowley Road Carnival is Oxford's most exciting, flamboyant and fun event!Come and help us celebrate the diversity of the East Oxford community, and enjoy a host of entertainment for all the family. 

Check out our wide range of stages and sound systems, where you’ll find music for all tastes.From urban, dance & rap, to folk, acoustic & up-and-coming bands – we’ve got it covered!Prepare to laugh with – and be amazed by - some fantastic performers & street theatre; take part in a mask-making workshop; sample tasty food from around the world and do a spot of shopping from an array of stalls, selling a whole load of goodies! 

In addition to all that, make sure you’re there for the focal point of the day – the procession!This year, we’re expecting 20,000 people, and – with the 2008 theme of ‘Masquerade’- there’ll definitely be some colourful surprises in store! 

The Cowley Road Carnival would like to thank its Major Supporters: The Art Council England and the Oxford City Council as well as its lead sponsor BMW Group Plant Oxford.  

We would like to thank Aziz for his continuing support as well as the Brickworks, Clinton Leisure, Eau de Vie, the Excelsior, G&D, the Hobgoblin, the Mid-counties Co-operative, Nandos, OXFAM, SS20, Tesco and Uhuru.