It’s all about Carnaval this February

By Jackie Peterson

The February calendar is domi-
nated by Carnaval-related events, and here is the lineup as of the Pacific Pearl’s press time. For any last-minute changes, please check the organizing committee’s two websites: www.culturamazatlan.com.mex or www.carnavalmazatlan.net
All tickets for Carnaval shows are now on sale at the booth in front of the Center for the Arts facing the Plazuela Machado, the Gran Plaza, and the offices of the Carnaval organizers, CULTURA, on Avenida Aleman near the corner of Belisario Dominguez. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for the pre-Carnaval Velada—Evening of the Arts, are being sold at the box office to the right of the entrance to the Angela Peralta Theater.

FEBRUARY
5 — Inauguration of art show for Lopez Saenz Prize for Painting
5:30 p.m., Angela Peralta Gallery
Free event

6 — Velada de las Artes with Angel Romero & Sinaloa Symphony Orchestra, 8:00 p.m., Angela Peralta Theater, Tickets: 400, 350, 250 &150

11 — Coronation of King of Joy
Olas Altas, Free show

12 — Juegos Florales pageant: Armando Manzanero & Susana Zabaleta, 8:30 p.m.,

Teodoro Mariscal baseball stadium, Tickets: 500, 400, 350, 250, 200 & 100

13 — Queen of Carnaval coronation starring Yuri, 6:30 p.m., Teodoro Mariscal stadium, Tickets: 500, 400, 350, 250, 200 & 100

13 — Burning of Bad Humor
9:00 p.m., Olas Altas, Admission to street dance: 20 pesos

13 — Ship-to-shore fireworks battle, 11:00 p.m., Olas Altas, Admission to street dance: 20 pesos

14 — First Carnaval Parade, 4:00 p.m., Avenida del Mar from Fisherman’s Monument to Valentino’s  

15 — Coronation of Child Queen:  “Dare to Dream” musical extravaganza, 6:30 p.m., Teodoro Mariscal stadium, Tickets: 950, 750, 450, 300, 250 & 150

15 — Lights & Glitter of Carnaval fireworks show, 9:00 p.m., Avenida del Mar, Free show

15 — Selection of International Queen of the Pacific, 9:00 p.m., Spectaculare, Tickets: TBA

16 — Second Carnaval Parade, 3:00 p.m., along coast route from Aquarium to Olas Altas, Free event