The Summer Carnival will be held between August 19 and 21 in Bugibba and, for the first time, Marsaskala.
A carnival parade will be held along the Marsaskala promenade on Sunday, August 21 from 7pm.
The rest of the programme will take place as usual in Buġibba. The traditional Gostra (grease pole) will be held on August 19and 20 at the bay below Buġibba square. This will be followed by a défilé and parade along the main streets of Buġibba.
This year's défilé and carnival parade will see the participation of seven dance companies who will perform in the square and during the défilé in their carnival costumes, and the colourful atmosphere will be further enhanced by eleven new floats which have been created specifically for this event.
The Summer Carnival celebrations are organized by Arts Council Malta with the support of the Valletta 2018 Foundation, the Malta Tourism Authority, and the local councils of St Paul's Bay and Marsaskala.