On Thursday, February 19th, Carnaval begins. It'll last for 6 days and the theme this year is "International Fantasy". It'll celebrate carnavals around the world and the pageants and parades will carry out that theme in the lavish decorations and costumes that will be seen at every event. It's a noisey, splashy fiesta!!
For those of you who don't know, Carnaval is a time here in Mazatlan to eat and drink and be merry before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, February 25th, which is celebrated by the Roman Catholics worldwide.
In past years, the Carnaval decorations around the city have been much more lavish than we're seeing this year. In the past, we've seen gigantic statues along the malecon but here are a few photos of the decorations around the city as Carnaval approaches this year.
We have tickets for the Coronation of the Carnaval Queen on Saturday night at the baseball stadium. Here are a few photos of historical costumes of Carnaval, and a photo of one of the first Carnaval Queen's. This display is in a museum that is located above the Plazuela Machado in Old Mazatlan.
In past years, the Carnaval decorations around the city have been much more lavish than we're seeing this year. In the past, we've seen gigantic statues along the malecon but here are a few photos of the decorations around the city as Carnaval approaches this year.
We have tickets for the Coronation of the Carnaval Queen on Saturday night at the baseball stadium. Here are a few photos of historical costumes of Carnaval, and a photo of one of the first Carnaval Queen's. This display is in a museum that is located above the Plazuela Machado in Old Mazatlan.
We have front row seats at our condo for the parade of floats on Sunday evening. The parade comes right by our building so we have a great view. We're looking forward to these events and hoping they'll be as fabulous as they've been in past years.
There are posters on all the street lights along the Malecon
advertising Carnaval.
A few large billboards too.
Along the Malecon, lights have been strung between light posts
and masks that light up at night on every few posts.
They're quite unique.
A few of the restaurants have decorations.
There are posters on all the street lights along the Malecon
advertising Carnaval.
A few large billboards too.
Along the Malecon, lights have been strung between light posts
and masks that light up at night on every few posts.
They're quite unique.
A few of the restaurants have decorations.
We even have a few Carnaval decorations.
Next week, I'll be posting photos of the events from Carnaval, so be sure to check back.
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