Mare De Gras 2000
Object
Poster
Object number
2026.55
Physical Description
Poster for Mare De Gras 2000 presented by Centerprise
Associated Event
Mare de Gras
Associated Organisation
Material
Paper
Dimension
Height: 594mm
Width: 420mm
Width: 420mm
Exhibition Label
From the 2024 exhibition 'Making Carnival':
In 1997, Centerprise, a community bookshop in Dalston, worked with local carnival groups and Hackney Council to start Mare De Gras. It was a community celebration to mark the European Year Against Racism.
The founders of Mare de Gras wanted to create a celebration inspired by Notting Hill Carnival. Based around Mare Street, the name ‘Mare De Gras’ was a pun of the Lent carnival Mardi Gras.
The procession started at Hackney Downs Park and ended at Hackney Town Hall. By the early 2000s the event had grown to a wide local audience, who came to support the bands on the road.
In 1997, Centerprise, a community bookshop in Dalston, worked with local carnival groups and Hackney Council to start Mare De Gras. It was a community celebration to mark the European Year Against Racism.
The founders of Mare de Gras wanted to create a celebration inspired by Notting Hill Carnival. Based around Mare Street, the name ‘Mare De Gras’ was a pun of the Lent carnival Mardi Gras.
The procession started at Hackney Downs Park and ended at Hackney Town Hall. By the early 2000s the event had grown to a wide local audience, who came to support the bands on the road.
On display?
No
Inscription
Hackney International Festival
Centerprise Presents
Hackney Mare de Gras
2000
Sunday 17th September
STARTING
at Hackney Downs Park
Hackney Millennium Celebration
Fighting Racism Through Cultural Diversity
CARNIVAL, MUSIC, STALLS & GAMES
from 12 noon till 8.00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
Carnival Procession leaves Hackney Town Hall Square at 12 noon
Perpetual Beauty, Hackney Chinese Association Bee Raa Haar, Jun Mo Generation, Jamboulay, Chats Palace, Stamford Hill Carnival Club, Yaa Asantewaa, Day Mer, Booming Cheries, Emashi, An Viet, Bahai's, Ruff Diamond, 476 Players, Hackney Youth Orchestra, Zenzele & many more
Turkish & Irish music, Afro Beat, Soca, etc Dragon Dance, Masquerades, Stilt walkers Fun fair, Rides, Face Painting, Jugglers, etc.
PRE-CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Grand Calypso Finale - feat. ABC Calypso Tent - Friday 8th September
Venue: Chats Palace - 42-44 Brooksby Walk, Hackney London
Admission: £6, £4 concession - (Time 7pm-12am) - Bar & Food
Centerprise Presents
Hackney Mare de Gras
2000
Sunday 17th September
STARTING
at Hackney Downs Park
Hackney Millennium Celebration
Fighting Racism Through Cultural Diversity
CARNIVAL, MUSIC, STALLS & GAMES
from 12 noon till 8.00pm
ADMISSION: FREE
Carnival Procession leaves Hackney Town Hall Square at 12 noon
Perpetual Beauty, Hackney Chinese Association Bee Raa Haar, Jun Mo Generation, Jamboulay, Chats Palace, Stamford Hill Carnival Club, Yaa Asantewaa, Day Mer, Booming Cheries, Emashi, An Viet, Bahai's, Ruff Diamond, 476 Players, Hackney Youth Orchestra, Zenzele & many more
Turkish & Irish music, Afro Beat, Soca, etc Dragon Dance, Masquerades, Stilt walkers Fun fair, Rides, Face Painting, Jugglers, etc.
PRE-CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Grand Calypso Finale - feat. ABC Calypso Tent - Friday 8th September
Venue: Chats Palace - 42-44 Brooksby Walk, Hackney London
Admission: £6, £4 concession - (Time 7pm-12am) - Bar & Food