As carnival celebrations kicked-off in Floriana and Valletta this evening, a float which was stored at Marsa was badly damaged in a fire. No one was injured.
The damaged float depicted a clock.
The float caught fire as colourful dance competitions were being held at the Granaries in Floriana and a parade, with the participation of grotesque masks and band, moved down Republic Street in Valletta.
The celebrations continue until Tuesday.
Gozo Channel said this evening it will be performing an additional trip early Sunday and Monday morning, leaving Mgarr, Gozo at 2.30 a.m. and departing Cirkewwa, Malta at 3 a.m.
Tomorrow
9.15 a.m. Parade along Republic Street, Valletta with the participation of dancing school children and band. 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. Children’s dance programme and defile in Carnival Arena at the Granaries in Floriana. 11.30 a.m. Defilé from Valletta Tritons Fountain area, Republic Street, St John Street and Merchants Street with the participation of isolated masks and bands. 4 p.m. Defilé in Valletta with the participation of the King Carnival float,...
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