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Program of Events for Carnival La Paz 2008 – English
La Paz Carnival of2008
"The East and the Mysteries of Our Origin"
February 14-19, 2008
The lovely young ladies whos' photos grace this page are this years candidates for Queen of Carnaval. Photos by F.P. Gabriel Larios Heredin - Gracias!
SATURDAY, 26th OF JANUARY
16:00 hrs. Classic Car Show
Parking of Municipal Palace (Colosio and Carabineros)
17:00 hrs. First voting for the Royal Court of Carnival La Paz 2008 and artistic program with Sudcalifornianos values. Garden Velasco
FRIDAY, 1st OF FEBRUARY
16:00 hrs. Great rooster to vehicular Parking of Municipal Palace (Colosio and Carabineros)
17:00 hrs. Second Ivoting for the Royal Court of Carnival La Paz 2008 and artistic program with Sudcalifornianos values. Garden Velasco.
THURSDAY, 14th of FEBRUARY
17:00 hrs. Artisitc Program at the Esplanade on the Malecón
20:00 hrs. Corronation Ceremony
Dance presentation by Assoc. of Teachers of Dance of B.C.S.
Academy of Polynesian dances "Akilianne"
Coronation of:
King of the Joy/Happiness 2008
Queen of Youth 2008
Judgment and reading of the testament and the buring of Bad Humor in Effigy
22:00 hrs. Presentation of Cesi Casanova. Comedian. Esplanade on the Malecón
23:00 hrs. Dance with the Sinaloense band Esplanade on the Malecón
FRIDAY, 15th OF FEBRUARY
17:00 hrs. Artistic Program at the Esplanade on the Malecón
20:00 hrs. Great dance and Masquerade and Fantasy Ball "the Galleon", Palmira Marina
21:00 hrs. Corronation Ceremony
Dance presentation by, Association of Teachers of Dance of B.C.S. &
Studio Angel Jazz Academy of Ballet "Ballerina" & Arab Dances "Salam Alikom" Academy of Ballet "Petipa" Academy of Ibó Ballet
Coronation of:
Queen of the La Paz Carnival 2008
Royal Princess & Duchess
21:00 hrs. Presentation of Shaila pop Singing Durcal. Esplanade on the Malecón
22:00 hrs. Dance with the Sinaloense band Esplanade on the Malecón
SATURDAY, 16th OF FEBRUARY
10:00 hrs. Corronation Ceremony
Dance Presnetation by Association of Teachers of Dance of B.C.S.
School of Jazz "Class La Paz Jazz"
Arab Dances "Salam Alikom"
Academy of Ballet "Petipa"
Academy of Ibó Ballet
Coronation of:
Child Kings Royal of the Carnival La Paz 2008
Princes Kings of the Art of the Carnival and Princes of the
Presentation of recognition for the Junior Division winner of the Game of Flowers 2008 (
Poetry/Writing Competition)
17:00 hrs. Artisitc Program at the Esplanade on the Malecón
20:00 hrs. Corronation Ceremonies
Association of Teachers of Dance of B.C.S.
Choreographic Factory "Danzza"
Academy of Ballet "Mejibo"
Folkloric Ballet "Tammy"
Academy of Jazz "Majestyc Dance Company"
Academy of Class La Paz Jazz
Coronation of:
Queen of the Game of Flowers 2008
Princess of the Game of Flowers
Presentation of recognition of the winning poet of GAme of Flowers of the Carnival La Paz 2008
Presentation of recognition for cultural value 2007
22:00 hrs. Presentation of Julio Preciado Singing Group
23:00 hrs. Dance with the Sinaloense band Esplanade on the Malecón
SUNDAY, 17TH OF FEBRUARY
17:00 hrs. First day of great parade for Carnaval
Beginning. Av. Márquez of Leon and Paseo Obregón going north
20:00 hrs. Artisitc Program at the Esplanade on the Malecón
22:00 hrs. Presentation of Alejandra Singing Guzmán pop rock
23:00 hrs. Dance with the Sinaloense band Esplanade on the Malecón
MONDAY, 18th OF FEBRUARY
Official visit of the Royal Court of the Carnival La Paz 2007
09:00 hrs. City of children Orphanage
10:00 hrs. City Jail
11:00 hrs. Center Tutelary for Minors
12:00 hrs. Retirement Home
17:00 hrs. Second day of great parade for Carnaval
Beginning. In the Molinito (To Obregón and Ejido) going south
20:00 hrs. Artisitc Program at the Esplanade on the Malecón
22:00 hrs. Presentation of "El Flaco" Elizalde Singing Group
23:00 hrs. Dance with the Sinaloense band Esplanade on the Malecón
TUESDAY, 19th OF FEBRUARY
17:00 hrs. Third and final night of the Great Parade for Carnaval
Beginning. Av. Márquez of Leon and Paseo To Obregón going north
21:00 hrs. Spectacular "Golden Night" Presence of the Royal Court 2008
Recognition for the floats and entrants in the Parade for Carnival
22:30 hrs. Presentation of Gloria Trevi. Pop singer
23:30 hrs. Dance with the Sinaloense band Esplanade on the Malecón
* ALL The PROGRAMMING IS SUBJECT In return WITHOUT PREVIOUS WARNING
CHILDRENS CARNIVAL – 24th OF FEBRUARY
09:00 hrs. Parade Beginning. Cuauhtémoc park (Paseo Alvaro Obregón and N. Bravo)
10:00 hrs. Presentation of Childrens Royal Court 2008
10:30 hrs. Artistic program Odyssey Bubbles
11:00 hrs. Aid of disguises
12:00 hrs. Parade and recognition of floats and participants
* ALL The PROGRAMMING IS SUBJECT In return WITHOUT PREVIOUS WARNING