New Route Announced for Belize City Carnival Road March

The Belize National Celebrations Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Belize Carnival Association has announced its new official route for the highly anticipated Belize City Carnival Road March, scheduled for September 7, 2024. The starting point will be near the Memorial Park and ends at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex with the judging area being the entire length of Digi Park.  In a release issued this morning, the association explained that after experiencing logistical challenges over recent years, the Commission explored several alternative routes to find the best option to eliminate these challenges. In collaboration with the Belize Carnival Association and the Police Department, two test runs were conducted along the proposed route. Subsequently, the police and the association recommended this route as it addressed the standing logistical concerns and offered an excellent opportunity for an enhanced carnival experience. The Carnival Association then put the proposed route to a vote among its members, and the majority expressed their support for it.  This new route ensures smoother traffic management, improved participant safety, and increased accessibility for spectators, allowing everyone to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant festivities. The NCC, in collaboration with its partners, such as the Belize Police Department and the Belize City Council, will soon launch a public awareness campaign for Carnival Road March regarding safety, improved community engagement, traffic management, and the sale and consumption of liquor.