For the first time in the history of Carnival in Gozo, a parade will be held in Victoria featuring costumes from London’s Notting Hill Carnival and political satire, Gozo Minister Anton Refalo said.
Dr Refalo said the government wanted children to be more involved in the activities and had doubled the financial help given to schools to encourage wider participation.
The parade down Republic Street will be held on March 1.
Dr Refalo said that the Valentine weekend special on ferry trips to Gozo last weekend attracted 35,577 passengers and 10,543 vehicles. A record 154 trips were operated.