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Every New Year the Cape Minstrel Carnival takes to the streets of the city in a colorful,musical parade to bring in the new year and celebrate the historical custom when slaves were given one day off a year by their masters back in the1800s.Various troupes from local communities practice all year to compete with each other in costume,dance and singing ability,and musical skills,entertaining massive crowds who line the streets for miles to cheer on their favorites.
Every New Year the Cape Minstrel Carnival takes to the streets of the city in a colorful, musical parade to bring in the new year and celebrate the historical custom when slaves were given one day off a year by their masters back in the1800s.Various troupes from local communities practice all year to compete with each other in costume, dance and singing ability, and musical skills, entertaining massive crowds who line the streets for miles to cheer on their favorites.