PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Attention
06 November 2024

Lions Mardi Gras 2024 set to bring South Coast to life

It’s that time of year again when holidaymakers flock to our sandy shores to experience the best that the Mid-South Coast has to offer. This year, the exciting Mardi Gras is set to bring Scott Street to life on December 22. This annual event, hosted by the Lions Club of Scottburgh, is one of the oldest celebrations in Umdoni.

First held in 1993, the Scottburgh Mardi Gras has united many communities in the spirit of entertainment and family fun. Like many other service projects, this event helps the Lions raise funds for various causes, including free eye screenings, diabetic screenings, childhood cancer support, hunger programmes, and environmental projects. Lions President Dennis Botha stated that the event is a team effort that revitalizes Scottburgh and brings the community together.

Preparations are underway, with a wide array of entertainment planned for everyone to enjoy. Attractions include jumping castles, a soapbox derby, pony rides, children’s entertainment, visits from Father Christmas, clowns, and live DJs to keep the carnival spirit alive. Additionally, there will be a variety of stalls offering food, clothing, fresh fruits and vegetables, toys, health products, and much more.

The event promises to be fantastic, with plenty of activities for the whole family. Don’t miss out!
If you are interested in having a stall this year, contact Liz at lizbook9@gmail.com or via WhatsApp only at 068 247 9251.

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About KZN South Coast

Known as the ‘Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom, the KZN South Coast stretches 120 kilometres from Scottburgh to Port Edward and inland to Harding. Here, the spirit of adventure can be discovered among the many cultural experiences, as well as the 35 nature trails and 58 beaches, ideal for activities like river rafting, abseiling, suspension bridges, paintball, surfing, SUP, canoeing, beach horse rides, shark cage diving and free diving. Nicknamed ‘The Golf Coast’, there are 11 golf courses on the KZN South Coast ranging in difficulty, with endless hiking, mountain biking and 4×4 trails for more rugged excursions. Promoting sustainability, the KZN South Coast has a growing agri-tourism sector that offers world-class produce and hosts tours and excursions. The region boasts several permanently managed Blue Flag beaches and is home to some of the world’s top diving sites, Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. The originality continues with the annual Sardine Run, coined the #GreatestShoalonEarth, which is the largest biomass migration on earth and a marvel to witness. The region’s many nature reserves are inhabited by indigenous birds and wildlife, and it holds the title of ‘smallest desert on earth’, The Red Desert in Port Edward. The KZN South Coast is a fast-emerging MICE destination which has played host to several high-profile events including The Bike Fest, The Conservation Symposium, The Ocean Festival, Uvukile Gospel Festival, Ugu Jazz, Ugu International Film Festival, and the South Coast Fever MTB & Trail Run Series.

 

Issued on behalf of: Lions Mardi Gras

Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications

For more information please contact:
Liz Book from the Lions
lizbook9@gmail.com or via WhatsApp only at 068 247 9251