A TOTAL of 172 people have so far voted on the theme for this year's Cowley Road Carnival.

For the first time, members of the public have been offered the chance to help choose from three themes, masquerade, dance the world on Cowley Road, or games.

So far, 48 per cent have registered their support for a masquerade theme, 33 per cent for the dance theme and 19 per cent for games.

The winner will be announced at a public meeting on Wednesday, February 27, between 6pm and 8pm at the Asian Cultural Centre, in Manzil Way. People can vote at www.cowleyroadcarnival.org