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Nov 24, 2017 · 24 November 2017. For two weeks every February-March, the enchanting Andalusian city of Cádiz celebrates its annual carnival. Famous for the roaming groups of colourfully attired street performers satirising current affairs, this is a celebration unlike any other in southern Spain. This joyfully anarchic celebration is believed to have been ...
Sep 17, 2021 · The event, which usually takes place in Cadiz every February is now due to run from 9 to 19 June. The Official Competition of Carnival Groups (COAC) will also be postponed and will be held just ...
Cadiz Carnival. In February, Cadiz becomes one big party. It’s Carnival time. You can hear carnival music in any corner of the city, and the last touches are put to the fancy-dress costumes (in Cadiz they are known as tipos), some of them real works of art. The locals put their hearts and souls into what is one of the most eagerly awaited ...
THE annual Cadiz Carnival has been pushed to June next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have announced. The event, which usually takes place in Cadiz every February is now due to run from 9 to 19 June. The Official Competition of Carnival Groups (COAC) will also be postponed and will be held just after Easter, around April 25.
Dec 18, 2023 · Located on a long, narrow strip of land in the Andalusia region of Spain, Cádiz is one of Europe’s most beautiful ancient port cities. Founded by the Phoenicians in 1,100 BCE, it is Spain’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Cádiz is without doubt one of the most gorgeous and worthwhile sites to visit in Spain, with vibrant colors ...
Carnival of Cádiz is a sociological phenomenon of special singularity. Its historical evolution, from its most remote origins until today, has endowed it with a marked rebellious character. In addition, the development of their groups (mainly their choirs, chirigotas, comparsas and quartets) differentiates them from other carnivals in the world and also identifies them as a communicational ...
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Fancy dress is obligatory at the Cadiz Carnival. Whether you do it alone, as a couple or in a group, it is essential to wear a costume, at least on the first Saturday and during the parades. There are two parades where the public become an active part of the multi-colour cavalcade. The Gran Cabalgata (Great Parade) is on the first Sunday.
