Sadly we have been away the last few years – and will be away again and miss this year’s event also. I have so enjoyed it in previous years and the uplifting emotions from all the colour and costumes and music…it’s a brilliant afternoon.

If you’re free Saturday 13th July, definitely make your way along to the carnival and parade…from 12.00 in Princes Street Gardens..

Join us for a breath-taking celebration of costumes, dance and music as we transform the city centre into a kaleidoscope of vibrancy, sound and movement – the perfect free day out for all ages.

Throughout the afternoon, 750 local and international artists will parade and perform throughout West Princes Street Gardens, with performances from KalentuRa Drums (the Netherlands), The Sprite of Monserrate (the Caribbean) and the Edinburgh Chinese Art & Culture Community. The Ross Bandstand opens with the sounds of soca, (Tropical Storm) and samba (Ilê Aiyê), culminates with a Latin American salsa showcase by The Latina Turners.