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From the Torrevieja Council website:
Friday January 26
The starting signal for the festivities will take place Friday, January 26, at the Municipal Theater of Torrevieja, with the proclamation given by the famous actress and presenter, Sara Escudero. She is known for participating as a co-host and collaborator in countless national television programs, such as Zapeando, Club de la Comedio or Intermedio, and films such as "Padre no hay mas que uno" or "Actos por partes". At this event, the documentary summary of the latest edition of the Torrevieja carnival will be premiered, where troupes and participants will be able to be a living part of this great party.
Saturday January 27
On Saturday, January 27, at the Municipal Theater and, for the first time in the history of the Carnival, there will be a double session. At 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., the Coronation of the Carnival Kings will take place. This year the children's crown is held by the young Irene del Monte, the second Carnival King Damián Bear and our Senior Queen, Eva Viuda, will present us with their spectacular fantasies prepared to dazzle during these carnivals. In addition, the Golden Shield of the Carnival will be awarded to Mª Teresa Moreno, "Mari Tere la del Tiburón", a historic comparsista and participant in numerous editions of the Torrevieja carnival.
Sunday January 28
On Sunday, January 28, the Carnival moves to La Mata (Plaza Encarnación Puchol) to celebrate the II Carnival Paella Competition.
At 12:00 p.m. the 3rd edition of the Animal Carnival will take place, where animal shelters and shelters will have their space to make possible the promotion of animal adoption. The day will be completed with a giant paella, entertainment for the little ones, musical performances and a gift raffle.
Friday February 2
The second weekend begins on Friday, February 2, with the celebration of the V Quedada Carnavalera, where the carnival will go in parades giving the notice of being ready for its great parade.
Saturday February 3
On Saturday, February 3, the Torrevieja International Auditorium will open its doors to the XV Drag Queen Gala "Ciudad de Torrevieja", where Drags from all over Spain will perform their best show to a dedicated audience, with the aim of winning the Drag Queen crown 2024. This year, this fantastic gala, one of the most relevant in Spain, will once again be directed and presented by "La Plexy", official presenter of Pride Madrid and will feature several top-level surprise guest artists and a jury made up of professionals from the sector and some famous people, who will surprise the attending public. Also this year, the Torrevieja Carnival Cultural Association has increased the prizes for the winners.
Tickets can be purchased, starting Friday, January 12, through the Cultura Torrevieja website ( www.culturatorrevieja.com ) and at the municipal box office, at the price of €10.
Sunday February 4
And with the Drag Queen hangover, the city will put on those costumes and fantasies that they have been working with enthusiasm for for a year, to launch themselves to fill the main artery of the city, in a tide of light, color, rhinestones, feathers, but, about
all; lots and lots of rhythm. It will be on Sunday, February 4, when the thousands of carnival participants will parade participating in the Great Carnival Parade Contest. Starting at 4:00 p.m., from the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Center, the tide that makes up the 30 troupes of the Torrevieja carnival, will begin this parade to the rhythm of choreographies. As has been the case in recent editions, the spectacular "Exhibition Area" will culminate this magnificent parade, with the staging of each of the fantasies and costumes. A jury made up of 7 members, professionals and lovers of the world of carnival, sewing and makeup, will be in charge of evaluating and deciding the awarding of the awards.
Thursday February 8
The following week begins on Wednesday and Thursday, with several troupes performing shows and dances in various schools in our municipality. That same Thursday, February 8, the traditional Carnival of the Elderly will be held at the Municipal Leisure Center (CMO), where our elders will dance in their best costumes and closing the event with the presentation of prizes for the best costume.
Friday February 9
It will be on Friday, February 9, when the city takes to the streets again, this time it will be the little ones who will fill Ramón Gallud street with their costumes. The "Carnival of Coles" is once again the moment in which the entire school community of the city parades showing those suits and costumes that they have made themselves in the educational centers. This fun parade will begin at 5:00 p.m., from the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Center, culminating in Paseo Vista Alegre, where there will be entertainment, dancing and chocolate for the little ones to enjoy.
And as a great novelty for 2024, for the first time in the history of the Torrevieja Carnival, starting at 8:30 p.m., Ramón Gallud Street will once again host the 1st Parade Competition of Foreign Troupes of the Torrevieja Carnival. Numerous troupes coming from different cities will show off for the first time in their own parade, with their own sound and will enjoy the warmth of the Torrevieja public. For this historic occasion, the first two prizes will be decided by the traditional jury made up of Golden Shields of the Carnival and also as a novelty, the third prize will be decided by the Torrevieja troupes with their votes. Prizes that will be awarded on Paseo Vista Alegre with music and fun.
Saturday February 10
On Saturday, February 10, the "Great Night Parade" will be held starting at 8:00 p.m. along Ramón Gallud Street, leaving from the Virgen del Carmen Cultural Center. With a more informal, fun and partying atmosphere, where troupes that did not participate in the contest parade will add magic to this spectacular and fun parade. It will end on the Paseo Vista Alegre stage, where the rhythm of the best local DJs will give way to the long-awaited awards ceremony, ending with a surprise performance.
Sunday February 11
The culmination of the festivities will be the "National Competition of Comparsas and Chirigotas" on Sunday, February 11, at the Municipal Theater at 6:00 p.m. Although that same morning, the brass bands will once again take to the streets of the center in the 3rd edition of the CarnaBares.
The event will be free with invitation, which can be picked up at the Torrevieja Municipal Theater box office, starting on Tuesday, January 16.
Carnival parade routes:
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