Mazatlan is celebrating this February! The most awaited celebration is here, with more than 100 years old, the Carnival is back. Get to know the events so that this 2024 you can experience the city’s biggest party.
Tracing the Roots..
Mazatlán’s Carnival, a pre-Lenten celebration with 126 years of tradition, stands as one of the world’s three largest carnivals.
The very first queen was Wilfrida Farmer, crowned in 1990, 8 years later the Carnival would be celebrating its 100th anniversary, having the tradition initiated in 1898.
It was then when the popular and spontaneous party was transformed into an official Mazatlan celebration, that drew emotion and excitement between the locals.
Since then this festive event, held without fail each year, transforming Mazatlán into a lively spectacle of decorations and illuminated skies. The joyful spirit of the people permeates the atmosphere, creating an unforgettable experience.
When is Mazatlan Carnival 2024?
Carnival will be taking place this year from Feb. 8th to Feb. 13th, but the celebration starts even earlier as sculptures called “monigotes” adorn the boardwalk and other popular locations. Without a doubt they are a representation of the art and magic of Mazatlan.
Mazatlan Carnival Events
There are many shows and events that normally take place as part of Carnival, one of the main things to look foward are the concerts, sharing the first day of the festival we will find the coronation of the King of Joy, and a great show by two of the most recognized singers of regional Mexican music, Julión Álvarez and Alfredo Olivas. The event will take place at the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium starting at 7:30 pm.
On Friday, February 9, also at the baseball stadium, the coronation of la Reina de los Juegos Florales will take place at 8:30 in the evening. The artists who will be in charge of giving the public a great show are Fernando de la Mora and singer Ely Guerra, with the show Mexico en Grande.
On Saturday, February 10, Emmanuel and his son Alexander Acha will be performing, this day will be the coronation of the Carnival Queen, the place of the event will be the Teodoro Mariscal stadium, all this starting at 6:30 at night; the schedule is earlier so that families can enjoy the presentation of the artists and also the coronation.
