ORDER OF EVENTS
Obviously, the programme varies from year to year, but you can take this as a rough guide to what happens on which day of the Carnaval. Check local press and websites for up-to-date information.
Before Carnaval starts
Preliminaries, quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals of singing competition. Young people and children's competitions.
Friday
Final of singing contest.
Saturday
Official opening of Carnaval
Carrusel of coros
Romanceros competition
Crowning of Carnaval Queen
Sunday
Carrusel of coros
Main parade
Fireworks in La Caleta
Monday
Carrusel of coros
Friday
Carrusel of coros (La Viņa)
Saturday (Sabado de Piņata)
Panizada (fried bread with fish roe)
Sunday (Domingo de Piņata)
Carrusel of coros
Fireworks in La Caleta
WHERE TO SEE THE EVENTS
Gran Teatro Falla
This is where the official singing groups competition takes place.
http://teatrofalla.blogspot.com/
Barrio de La Viņa
One of the best areas to hear chirigotas and illegales.
La Plaza de la Flores/Plaza del Mercado
See the coros on their carruseles.
Plaza del Catedral
Rock bands play here.
Plaza San Juan de Dios
Daily firework display, La Toronda.
Calle Ancha and Calle Columel (the main shopping streets)
Many illegales perform here.
