CARNAVAL 2026
About this event
Join us for a celebration filled with pride, tradition, and joy.
Event Schedule:
- Friday, 6 March: Fiesta Escolar del Carnaval at 10:30 AM, Coso Escolar del Sarguito Salinero, and Festival Infantil del Carnaval. XXIII Certamen de Murgas Adultas at 9:00 PM at Plaza de San Andrés, presented by Jacobo González with DJ Simón Báez.
- Saturday, 7 March: Fiesta Velatorio del Sargo at 8:30 PM at Plaza Mateo Viña, followed by Gran Entierro del Sargo and Espectacular Noche del Sargo at Plaza San Andrés with performances by Malibú Band and DJ Chris Hernández.
- Sunday, 8 March: Coso Apoteósis del Carnaval at 5:00 PM featuring various comparsas, batucadas, murgas, and groups of costumes. Presented by Carlos Andrés Hernández. Enjoy the exhibition of rhythm and harmony and the awards ceremony for the costume contest.
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