Carnaval Ensenada – February 4 – 9, 2016

Carnaval Ensenada will struggle to be held February 4-9 and the theme this year is “Celebrating the Cultures”. As rough as it has been for Carnaval La Paz, Carnaval Ensenada appears even closer to the edge of extinction. With very limited information and publicity available online the most available information in the press concerns who will foot the bill of about $450,000USD for the production of Carnaval. The Carnaval committee has already indicated that no major acts will be performing during this years events.

Unlike Carnaval La Paz the queen of Carnaval La Paz is chosen by judges for her culture, beauty and artistic talents. Maybe the event will return to the original intent of Carnaval, as a social event, the crowning the local queen of Carnaval and the royal court, both children’s and adult winners, will still be a part of Carnaval. Local displays of talent can be even more culturally enlightening that expensive main stream acts. 

The fundamental challenges facing both Ensenada and La Paz is no one wants to pay for it. The events grew significantly in both sophistication and costs. At the same time the cities grew and today much of the commercial areas do not benefit and are sometimes hurt by the increased traffic to the Carnaval neighborhoods.

Partial Schedule of Events:

Thursday the 12th
Explosives start to Carnival with
Burning in effigy of Bad Humor.
Time: 8PM at the Main Stage

Background music by Vega Brothers Jr

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Friday the 13th

Coronation of the Honorable Children’s Court
Time: 8PM at the Main Stage

Coronation of the Adult Court
Time: 9PM in the Main Stage

Pirate Night
Time: 6PM
Where: Port Area

Variety Arts and Dance

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Saturday the 14th

First Edition of the Carnaval Parade
Time: 2PM
Location: Parade Route

Artists: Grupo Layl

Athletics Carnival
Time: 9AM
Location: Sullivan Park

Pirate Night
Time: 6PM
Location: Port Area

Night of Masks
Time: 8PM
Location: Riviera Cultural Center

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Sunday the 15th

Second Edition of the Carnaval Parade.
Time: 2PM in the Parade Route 

Artists: Tacón Machín, Tazabroso, La Migra

Sport Run
Time: 10AM
Location: Playa Hermosa

Pirate Night
Time: 6PM
Location: Port Area 

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Monday 16
Exhibition of Classic Cars
Time: 10AM in Playa Hermosa 

Artists: The Grins, Miguel and Miguel

Waiter Speed Competition
Time 10:00AM
Location: Calle Primera 

Variety Acts and Dance

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Tuesday 17

Third Edition of the Carnaval Parade
Time: 2PM 

Artist: Terrícolas, Omar Chaparro, Refugio Norteño

Festive Comparsas Contest and Awards
Time: 7PM 

Variety Acts and Dance 

Closing ceremony in Playa Hermosa