Join the 47th Luton International Carnival 2023 on Sunday 28 May! UKCCA (UK Centre For Carnival Arts) are again en route through Luton town centre for Luton's biggest free family event, a magical experience for all!

Parade

The Parade sets off at 1:00 pm from outside the University of Bedfordshire STEM Building on Park Street. It then makes its way through the town centre stopping at St George’s Square performance area where the parade groups will showcase their costumes and performances before making their way down Guildford Street for a second showcase performance at the Hat District performance area. Full parade list and route map to be announced…..

Pre-parade Family Entertainment

St George’s Square, hosted by DJ Papa Scooby

From 12:00 pm - Children’s Under the Sea crafts in The Mall Atrium, next to Costa.
12:15 pm - Global Groove Puppets
12:30 pm - Roaming Dinosaurs
1:00 pm - Moko Jumbie
1:15 pm - Cardinal Newman Steelband
1:45 pm - NGYT Tail Shakers
2:00 pm - Carnival parade showcase performances

The Hat District, hosted by Skill Lab

From 12:00 pm - Family funfair at Bute St Car Park
12: 15 pm - Moko Jumbie
12:45 pm - NGYT Tail Shakers
1:30 pm - Steel Pan In Motion
2:00 pm - Roaming Dinosaurs
2:30 pm - Steel Pan In Motion

3:00 pm - Carnival parade showcase performances

Storytelling at The Hat Factory Arts Centre
Immersive storytelling performances at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm. More information and booking details are to be announced.

Food vendors, Amusements & Charity stalls will be open from 12pm