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Grand Parade | |
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| Public square | |
 A panoramic photograph of the old Cape Town City Hall and Grand Parade. | |
| Features | Cape Town City Hall,Castle of Good Hope,Cape Town railway station |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
  Grand Parade | |
| Coordinates:33°55′29″S18°25′29″E / 33.92472°S 18.42472°E /-33.92472; 18.42472 | |
TheGrand Parade is the main public square inCape Town,South Africa.[1]
The square is surrounded by theCape Town City Hall, theCastle of Good Hope, and theCape Town railway station.
The square is generally used as a market place and parking area but has also been the venue of major political rallies. It was the first place whereNelson Mandela addressed South Africans following his release from prison in 1990 and also following his election as president on 9 May 1994.
The Grand Parade underwent extensive upgrades prior to being the venue for the2010 World Cup FIFA Fan Fest in Cape Town.
33°55′29″S18°25′29″E / 33.92472°S 18.42472°E /-33.92472; 18.42472
