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by connie ellig; photos by david hopps
Celebrate the magic, rhythm and flavor of Mexican Mardi Gras at Carnaval
“Magia y Alegoría” to be held February 3-8, 2005. Thousands
of revelers from Southern and Baja California, and even the Mexican mainland,
will flock to Ensenada to enjoy a solid six-day fiesta filled with three
colorful parades, the selection of a Queen, King and royal court, a plethora
of food and drink, and continuous music and dancing in the streets until
the wee hours of the morning.
Av. Ruiz and Parque Revolución (Av. Obregon between Calles 6
& 7) will be the site of a nightly fair with nearly a hundred booths
and attractions including rides, games of chance, arts & crafts, souvenirs
and an endless array of tacos, burritos, superburritos, corn cocktails,
churros, candies and other Mexican delights. Dance in the streets til 2am
to the rhythms of mambo, salsa, ranchero and rock'n roll beats!
Panoramic
view of Carnaval parade by David Hopps
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OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF CARNAVAL ACTIVITIES &
EVENTS
(translated as of 1/09/05)
Thurs. (Feb. 3)
6pm: The street fair and party zone opens on Av. Ruiz with live
music and dancing
8pm: The Burning of Bad Humor (“Quema de Mal Humor”), a pyrotechnical
display near the main stage in Parque Revolución
Fri. (Feb. 4)
Noon: Carnaval Poetry Contest (“Concurso de Juegos Florales")
and Chess Tournament (time to be determined) at Casa de la Cultura in the
Riviera Cultural Center on Blvd. Costero
6pm: The street fair and party zone opens on Av. Ruiz with live
music and dancing
8pm: Coronation of Carnaval Queens, Kings and their courts on
the main stage in Parque Revolución
Sat. (Feb. 5)
2pm: Carnaval parade forms on Av. Juarez and begins its route
along Av. Ruiz to Virgilio Uribe, then to Blvd. Costero where it ends at
the State Tourism/Gobierno offices
4pm: The street fair & party zone opens on Av. Ruiz with
live music and dancing
Sun. (Feb. 6)
2pm: Carnaval parade (same route as Sat.)
4pm: The street fair & party zone opens on Av. Ruiz with
live music and dancing
Mon. (Feb. 7)
9am: Children's Painting Contest at Casa de la Cultura at the
Riviera Cultural Center
6pm: The street fair & party zone opens on Av. Ruiz with
live music and dancing
8pm: Traditional Oppressed Spouse Dance (“Baile del Marido Oprimido”)
at the Hotel Bahía on Blvd. Lopez Mateos & Av. Alvarado (free
admission)
8pm: Final contest for the comparsas dance troupes at
the Gran Chaparral on Av. Reforma (free admission)
Tues. (Feb. 8)
2pm: Carnaval parade (same route as Sat.)
8pm: Award presentations for the poetry contest, chess tournament
and children’s drawing contest at Salón Social del Mutualista Progreso
on Av. Obregón between Calles 4 & 5
6pm: The street fair & party zone opens on Av. Ruiz with
live music and dancing
10pm: Burial of Juan Carnaval (“Entierro de Juan Carnaval”)
on the main stage in Parque Revolución
Times listed are approximate. For more info, contact the Ensenada Carnaval
Committee at tel/fax (646)175-7740 or the Ensenada State Tourism Office
at (646)172-3022; e-mail
Laissez-les bontemps rouler!
Ensenada
Carnaval 2004 Photo Gallery
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