Traffic near Kankaria to be restricted for upcoming Christmas Carnival

Vehicular movement around the Kankaria area will be restricted starting Wednesday (December 25) til December 31 as the Kankaria Carnival begins on Wednesday.

According to a notification issued by AMC, parking will only be allowed in designated parking areas, and only two-wheelers will be permitted on the roads surrounding Kankaria Police Chowky, the Railway Yard, Khokhra Bridge, Dedki Garden, Siddhi Vinayak Hospital crossroads, Apsara Cinema crossroads, Football Ground, and Mahajanwadi. This entire road zone is also declared a no U-turn zone.

Passenger and transport vehicles will be banned on these roads from 8 PM to 1 AM.

Gujarati singer Santwana Trivedi will perform to kick off the carnival festivities.

The toy train, which was halted in Kankaria, will resume operations during the Kankaria Carnival after six-months.

Cultural showcases are scheduled, including classical dances, Jal Tarang (Melodic Percussion), Talwar Raas (Sword Dance), and Tippani Dance (Gujarat Folk Dance).

Additionally, puppet shows, a fountain show, a laser show, and a special pet fashion show are also scheduled for this year.