The Valletta Waterfront is gearing up to host a spectacular Carnival Street Party, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February 2007.

This is the first time that VISET Malta plc is organising its own carnival festivities, and is doing so in collaboration with the Malta Carnival Committee and the Federation of European Carnival Activities in Malta and Gozo.

On both nights, the party will kick off at 8pm, with a lively repertoire by Mellieha’s La Vittoria Band. The band has played in all towns and villages of Malta and Gozo, including national events. It also performed in Sicily and Tunisia.

Later on in the evening, the Spiteri Lucas Band will provide entertainment under the direction of Mark Spiteri Lucas.

Throughout both evenings, visitors can try their luck as many spot prizes are up for grabs during costume competitions and carnival games.

“Following the success of the Valletta Waterfront’s Christmas and New Year events, VISET thought it would be great to organise a Carnival street party spread out on two nights full of entertainment for all the family. The promenade will be a hub of festive activity, decorated with traditional carnival masks, designed especially for the Valletta Waterfront. We urge the public to come along dressed in fancy carnival costumes as there are many prizes to be won,” said VISET’s general manager, Chris Paris.

Entrance to the Carnival Street Party is free of charge. Visitors to the Valletta Waterfront can also enjoy a meal or a drink at one of the many eating and drinking places along the water’s edge, or visit the shopping outlets which will remain open throughout the evenings.