| Music, entertainment, stalls, sport and exhibitions - just some of the huge range of activities which will make up St Paul's Carnival 2004. A staggering 40,000 people are expected to go along to this, the 37th celebration of culture in central Bristol. As usual, the star attraction will be the stunning masquerade - or Carnival Camps - which will start and finish in Portland Square this year.
The floats and dancers will go up Dean Street, Brigstocke Road, Ashley Road and City Road before heading back down Dean Street to the square.
 | | Mikey headlines 12 hours of acts on the Main Stage |
>> Map showing parade route There will be road closures around St Pauls for the whole day.
Also in the square will be a stage area dedicated to the young people in the parade. International acts Headlining musically will be reggae artist Mikey Dread (Michael Campbell). Mikey has worked with The Clash, UB40 and more recently Seal. You can catch his set on the main stage at 10pm. Local band Small Axe take to the stage at 7.45pm. The 10-strong reggae band formed in 2001 and are currently putting the finishing touches to their own studios in Bristol. The carnival has a long history of bringing international acts to the city and 2004 is no exception. | Main Stage Acts | | 1pm DJ Tony Soca Music | | 1.30 Elim Gospel Choir | | 2.15 Blackout & Red Jungle Band | | 3pm Sini Njoba & Omer Makessa | | 3.35 RSVP | | 4.35 Baraka | | 5.35 SW Storm | | 6.20 Fresh Dance Co | | 6.45 Laid Blak | | 7.45 Small Axe | | 9pm Wilks & Band | | 10pm Mikey Dread | | 11.20 Ablewell Foundation |
The eclectic Baraka is an African/Irish combo - a master drummer from Ghana, a guitarist from Zambia, a Dominican bassist and Irishmen on drums and sax. Baraka are due on the main stage at 4.35pm.
Hideaway...
If you're in the mood to chill out and escape the hustle and bustle, Mandela's Hideaway is the place for you. Tucked away in St Agnes Park (at the bottom of Davey Street) you'll find this youth and children's area. There will be bouncy castles, a social arts café and stalls.
Some performances and a range of workshops are also taking place in the park. What's open when... Portland Square Camps Stage: 1.30pm to 8pm.
CEED area: 12 noon to 9pm.
Mandela's Hideaway: 1pm to 8pm.
Main Stage: 1pm to 12pm. | 
