Now in its sixth year, Carnaval del Sol, is back July 5 and 6 as part of Vancouver’s week- long Latin America Week celebration.
Each year Carnaval recreates the quintessential Latin American plaza experience for more than 100,000 people on Granville Street Mall, between Nelson and Dunsmuir.
Sights and sounds include world-renowned Latin musical artists, folk dance troupes, a marketplace featuring the work of Latin American artisans, and games.
Dance along to bachata, cumbia, meringue, and salsa on Granville and at Robson Square’s VIVA plaza. There will also be tasty homemade cuisine and local food trucks to keep your dancing feet fueled.
New this year is the Latin America House at Edgewater Casino (750 Pacific). Throughout the World Cup you can watch the games on 18-foot screens, and sign your team up for Carnaval del Sol’s Mini World Cup, supported by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
