Large crowds of Capetonians gather for the traditional switching on of the festive season lights around the Heerengracht Fountains
The Cape Doctor (a howling south-easter wind) failed to deter the enthusiatic crowd
Welcome to Cape Town: Mayor Dan Plato switches on the lights at 8pm
The procession begins
Upper Long Street, Cape Town
There’s big excitement in town as we prepare for the 2010 FIFA Final Draw this coming Friday (04 December). The Final Draw is the second largest live broadcast on the planet (the World Cup Final being the largest) with a live feed to 240 countries and 350m viewers. While the main event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Upper Long Street will be the venue for the public street party, where we will be able to watch on large screens and listen to entertainers such as Jimmy Dludlu and Freshlyground.
Switching on the Festive Lights, Adderley St
Long Street, Cape Town's party epicentre
New planters in Long Street
Enhancing public space through street art
Local retailers get creative
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