Edinburgh 900 // Family-Friendly Fiesta Cruise with Los Chichanos // 1-3pm

Family-Friendly Fiesta Cruise: Perfect for all ages, this cruise welcomes families to enjoy a lively, music-filled journey down the canal. Enjoy live music from Los Chichanos on board the boat, with plenty of space for dancing, singing, meeting new friends and making memories on board the Lochrin Belle boat. Light refreshments (soft drinks) will be served. All persons over the age of 3 are required to purchase a ticket.

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Ritmo del Canal - Edinburgh’s Tropical Latin Cruise

Climb aboard the Lochrin Belle Canal Boat and dance to the raucous rhythms of cumbia and salsa from local Peruvian Cumbia band Los Chichanos while cruising through the scenic Union Canal in Edinburgh. We welcome all live Latin music lovers and in particular members of the Latin American communities who now live in Edinburgh to climb aboard and join the Union Canal Fiesta! Limited tickets at just 25 available for each cruise.

Dress up in your más vibrante tropical gear! Bright colors, bold patterns, are strongly encouraged—think floral shirts and bright dresses! Whether you're rocking vibrant reds, sunny yellows, or ocean blues, the more brillante the better. Let’s keep it colorido and divertido - the brighter, the better, let’s bailar under the sun and the stars! Don’t forget your warm jackets though because it’s still wintertime in Edinburgh!

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These tickets are heavily subsidised thanks to support from City of Edinburgh Council’s Edinburgh 900 programme.

If you can’t make this event, why not check out the other subsided by Edinburgh 900 See our website for more details of future events. ( if you need the link separately it’s https://www.fcct.scot/2024/10/31/canal-cruise-edinburgh-900-celebrations/)

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By purchasing a ticket, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions.

The boat will leave promptly from Edinburgh Quay and return to the same location. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time. The boat will not wait for you if you are late.

Pre-booking essential. A ticket must be purchased for every child 3 years old and over and all adults attending. Babies and children under 3 are free, but please contact us before the event to ensure we have enough capacity.

We can cater for people reduced mobility - please see our website for details https://www.re- union.org.uk/home/faq/ contact us in advance to make sure we are prepared.

Refund policy: More than 7 days prior to the event - 50% refund; Less than 7 days - no refund. Transfers to friends are permitted if we are notified 24h prior to the event.

Adverse Weather Conditions or Mechanical Boat Issues. Unfortunately the weather is outwith our control. If the Skipper feels it would be unwise to sail due to adverse weather conditions (e.g. gusts of over 40mph, or the boat being unable to move due to ice) or other safety concerns the event will run as a static event on the boat (not a cruise). No refunds will be given in this instance.

Photo permission. Photos may be taken at the event. If you do not wish to appear in any of them, please tell the photographer at the time the photos are taken.

GDPR.

Re-Union takes the privacy and security of individuals and their personal information very seriously and will take every reasonable measure to protect and secure the personal data that we collect. By giving us your details, you are consenting to us using them to contact you regarding your booking and we may contact you occasionally to let you know about our organisation and activities. Please email us ([email protected]) if you do not agree to this. We will not pass your details on to any other person or organisation.

Alcohol and Drug Policy.

If the event is BYOB (check event description), we are happy for you to provide alcoholic refreshments for your group within reason, but, as you will understand, it is the priority of the Skipper to ensure the safety of passengers and crew, therefore, if at any time during your trip the Skipper asks that passengers desist from drinking he must be obeyed. If the Skipper feels it warranted he may curtail the cruise or disembark your group, when it is safe to do so. No refunds will be given to you.

We have a zero tolerance drug policy. Should you or one of your guests bring or take drugs on our boat, your trip will be immediately curtailed and no refund will be given.

If you need to contact us, our details are: [email protected] or phone 07716 745978.

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About Los Chichanos

The band behind Edinburgh's legendary late night fiestas, Los Chichanos formed to heat up their audiences with pumping live Latin music in the mysterious form of Jungle Cumbia and “chicha”. Originating in Peru, the genre has experienced a worldwide boom in recent years, and it’s clear why – frenzied Latin percussion, jungle sounds, iconic surf-inspired guitar, vintage organ, dark psychedelia and all the raucous rhythms of live cumbia & salsa you could ever dance to! This is wild music at its sweatiest, performed live to make bodies move and minds travel. With members from Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, USA, Australia and the UK, the international combo formed in Scotland in 2021. Their shows regularly reach capacity, proving popular amongst lovers of tropical parties, Latin music and late night dance hangouts. Using traditional cumbia rhythms and full-powered percussion on timbales, congas, bongos and guira, the group mixes experimental electric guitar and iconic nostalgic organ sounds, exploring ‘60s psychedelic and surf influences… The result? A hugely danceable setlist that transforms any night out into an infectious tropical fiesta. Let Los Chichanos lead you on their jungle expedition across the Latino dancefloor and deep into the misty South American rainforest. Dress wild for bonus points!

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Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust (FCCT) aims to make our local area a better place to live, work, do business and visit!

We love to work in partnership with others to create unique experiences and events at canalside venues and on board our canal boat, the Lochrin Belle. We believe this brings vibrancy to the canal and helps build a dynamic community.

Our current activities include: running boats on the canal for community use and as a social enterprise, a large volunteering programme, a Canalside Health Walk, part of the Paths for All network, a weekly Canalside greenspace group and the organisation of community events and the Edinburgh Canal Festival. Generally we are interested in any opportunities that strengthen our community economically, environmentally or culturally, and promote social inclusion, sustainability and well-being. Visit www.fcct.scot to find out more about us, take a look at upcoming events in the area and find out more about our projects. We are also on most social channels @fcctEdinburgh

Host or Publisher Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust