International Summer CARNIVAL IN SICILY
Location: PALERMO, Italy
Director: G.L.P. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 October, 2023
I N V I T A T I O N
The Festival is open for Folklore groups, Marching Bands, Majorettes Groups, Carnival Groups and Dance Schools.
DRAFT PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
Arrival of all groups at Palermo or Trapani Airport. Transfer to the fantastic resort Hotel – Città del Mare (https://citta-del-mare-village.hotelsonsicily.com/en/). Depending on the flight itineraries, the Organisation will arrange so that on the way from or to the Airport, we will stop the groups at a touristic or cultural place for sightseeing.
Dinner at the Hotel.
In the late evening, spectacular show at the Hotel with the participation of all groups
SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Breakfast at the Hotel and free day at leisure
For those who would like, there will be optional excursions to wonderful places
such as the Norman city of Cefalù, or Palermo (Sicily’s capital city), or Monreale, or even the wonderful Erice.
Lunch at the Hotel
Late afternoon, parade and shows by all groups at a venue, which still has to be announced.
SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Breakfast at the Hotel and free day at leisure
For those who would like, there will be also other optional excursions in some of the most beautiful cities of the western Sicily.
Lunch at the Hotel.
Late afternoon, transfer of all groups to the Grand Parade of Festa dei Colori
2022, which is going to be held in the region of the city of Palermo. At the end
of the parades and shows, there will be official presentations to all groups by the Local Authorities and by the Festival Organisation.
MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Breakfast at the Hotel and check out.
Departure of all groups. Depending on the flight itineraries, the Organisation will arrange so that on the way to the Airport, we will stop the groups at a touristic or cultural place for sightseeing.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Subsidised prices per person for participating groups (including Airport transfers/tour)
Adults in double, triple or quadruple rooms - €245
Children in room with 2 adults (3 – 10 years) – €195
Children up to 2 years – Free
Participation fee includes:
The above prices are a unique opportunity since these include:
• Airport transfers including sightseeing tour
• Accommodation for 3 nights
• Breakfast daily
• Lunch or dinner daily
• Transfers for the performances
• City tax
• Registration fee
• Assistance by our personnel
Subsidised prices per person for participating groups who have their own transport (for airport transfers/ transfers from Hotel to performances)
Adults in double, triple or quadruple rooms - €200
Children in room with 2 adults (3 –10 years) – € 155
Children up to 2 years – Free
The above programme is only a draft and indicative one and may undergo changes due to organisational issues. The final programme with the exact venues and times of all performances will be issued after the Organisation conclude the list of participants.
If due flight itineraries or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend extra nights, arrangements can be done.
Included in this package/price is one transfer for the group to & from the airport to the hotel. No transfers can be made for participants arriving at different times but we can arrange upon request.
Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Sicily.
Participating groups should take the Festival accommodation packages.
NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED!!