By Ellie Roberts

The route for this year’s Brazilica carnival parade has been revealed.

Now in its eighth year, the Brazilica festival is returning this weekend to take over the city centre from 17-19 July, and excitement is building for its host of events.

The main carnival day, taking place on Saturday 18 July, will see a huge samba parade fill the streets with vibrant colours, jubilant music and fun.

The route for this year’s Brazilica carnival

With more than 500 participants including world class samba bands and dancers, the parade will start off from Abercromby Square at 8pm, with thousands expected to line the streets along its route.

The parade will turn onto Oxford Street and turn left on to Hope Street, before turning right by the Philharmonic pub and following Hardman Street to continue on to Bold Street.

This year, the parade will then turn left on to Slater Street, left on to Duke Street and then right going through the Chinese Arch on Nelson Street to come to an end in Great George Square.

The night’s spectacular festivities will then be brought to an end with nearby after parties in the Baltic Quarter, which will move between Constellations and District. Wristbands for the Brazilica send-off, taking place from 10pm-3am, will allow partygoers to swing between both venues.

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