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Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade to return in April

The fabulous and famous Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade returns to the Winelands this April.

The Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade returns after a two year hiatus. Photo: PhotoMIX-Company / pixabay

Returning on 9 April after two long years, the beloved parade promises to be as spectacularly festive, if not more, as it has always been.

What is the Stellenbosch Wine Harvest Parade?

The parade is a merry procession of wine farmers, workers and wine-lovers that walk the streets of Stellies, atop fantastic floats whilst donning colourful outfits. It celebrates and signifies the end of another productive and bounteous wine grape season.

Colourful carts and floats of the past – Wine Harvest Parade in 2014. Photo: Anna Foundation / flickr

According to Tourism Update, the parade plans to begin at 9:00 on Saturday morning, starting out at the Toy and Miniature Museum and arriving 30 minutes later at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. At the Town Hall, the mayor will then hand out awards and the prize for the best float, as well as the parade’s most spirited team. 

After a short ceremony to give thanks, the parade will then continue on its way through the streets of Stellenbosch. Participants will also be treated to a braai, live music, and refreshments, with special entertainment available for all kids attending the festival.

The Parade is supported by the region’s wineries, wine route organisation, Wesgro and Stellenbosch Municipality. No bookings are required to attend the parade, just grab your family and friends and enjoy an exciting day out in the Winelands!

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.

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