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Ensenada Carnival 2012
Celebrations and Events
During the Ensenada Carnival you and your family will enjoy traditional events such as the parades, the floral games, the children's painting contest, the chess tournament, gastronomic events, outdoor fiestas, Mardi Gras, and the cycling race. Event´s name: "IMPERIOS y FANTASIAS". Dates: February 16 to 21, 2012. Cost: Free. Location: Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Parade's Route: Playa Hermosa. Organizers: Patronato de Festivales y Eventos Especiales, A.C. Phone numbers: (646) 120-5417 / (646) 120-5947.Ensenada Carnival Celebrations
Along the Carnival route you will find stands selling tacos, beer, snacks and you will have the opportunity to enjoy many kinds of Mexican food. You'll also see groups of carnival assistants using masks and necklaces, throwing confetti. Carnaval in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
 There are always small groups of happy people dancing tirelessly. And some daring girls dance inspired by the applause of others. The ubiquitous bands playing in the corners. You will encounter many American visitors and even some Europeans celebrating the carnival. Carnaval in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
 IMPERIOS y FANTASIAS 2012
ENSENADA CARNIVAL
| Official Schedule and Events of the Ensenada Carnival 2012 FEBRUARY 16
7 pm: Beginning of the fiesta
8 pm: Coronation of the Kings of the Carnival and Burning of Bad Humor.
11 pm: Rock Performance by Genitálica.
Fireworks and dance music throughout the Carnival area.
Location: Playa Hermosa Beach.
FEBRUARY 17
4 pm: Children King´s Coronation.
Exciting and colorful fireworks and dance music throughout the Carnival area.
Location: Playa Hermosa Beach, main promenade.
FEBRUARY 18
2 pm: First Great Carnival Parade.
4 pm: The fiesta continues in the area of celebration.
6 pm: Local and delicious wines to taste. Location: Centro de Convenciones del Riviera.
9 pm: Fancy dress ball. Location: Centro Cultural Riviera.
Music for dancing throughout the Carnaval area.
FEBRUARY 19
9 am: Exciting Cycling Race. Home: Boulevard Costero in front of the Riviera.
2 pm: Second Grand Carnival Parade.
4 pm: More fun in the carnival area.
FEBRUARY 20
6 pm: Comparsas Competition and awards to the chosen. Location: Gran Chaparral.
8 pm: The Original Banda El Limón enlivening with their hits. Location: main promenade at Playa Hermosa beach.
9 pm: Fun Dance of the Oppressed Husband. Location: Hotel Bahía.
FEBRUARY 21, MARDI GRASS
2 pm: Last Great Carnival Parade and Burial of poor Juan Carnaval with tears of joy.
FEBRUARY 22
2 am: End of Carnival.
Parade Route:
Parque Revolución, Calle Ruiz, Boulevard Costero, and Playa Hermosa. |
Carnival Musical Guests February 16: Genitállica. Rock fusion, hard rock, funk, ska and hip-hop.
February 20: La Original Banda El Limón. Interpreting ballad, corrido, cumbia and ranchera music. |
Dates of Fat Tuesday for the Next Years 2012: February 21 2013: February 12 2014: March 4 2015: February 17 2016: February 9 2017: February 28 2018: February 13 2019: March 5 2020: February 25
Carnival and other Attractions in Ensenada
Be sure to visit the famous Papas & Beer and the Hussong's Cantina to drink a tequila. Inside you'll feel the Carnaval excitement. Besides the Carnival, whale watching, the Wine Country and La Bufadora are attractions that will make your visit in Ensenada an unforgettable experience. Since the Ensenada Carnival organizers expect an influx of more than 600 thousand local and foreign visitors, it is advisable to book a hotel well in advance.
Brief History of the Carnival
Carnival is an old tradition linked to Lent, which began several hundred years ago during the Middle Ages. Lent are the 40 days that Jesus fasted and prayed in the desert. For this reason many Christians abstained from eating meat and practice their vices during that period. As a result the Carnival began as a celebration of excess and revelry to have fun and let off steam with parties before Lent. The last day of Carnival is known as Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Martes de Carnaval. And the first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday, held 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter Saturday.
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