Carnaval returns to Javea and Gata

by Loraine Gostling February 18, 2022

written by Loraine Gostling February 18, 2022

After 2 years of absence, CARNIVAL return to local towns.

Javea

This year there are a few changes to increase safety. The main change will be that
no marquee will be installed and the party will be held outdoors. It will also be compulsory to wear a mask to participate in the parades.

The Carnival will be held next Saturday, 26 February, in the Plaza de la Constitución.

As usual, there will be two programmes; one in the afternoon, designed for children, and another at night for adults.
The children’s party will start at 5 p.m., with a parade from the Plaza Marina Alta to the Plaza Constitución.

There will be prizes for the best costumes in the following categories:-

Baby category (0 to 4 years)
Children (5 to 12 years)
After the parade there will be a mini disco, musical games and the prize-giving ceremony of the with dancers and entertainers.
To take part in the competition, you must register in the same Marina Alta square from 4.30 p.m. or in advance at the Casal Foguerer (Plaza Constitución) on Thursday 24th from 7 p.m., on the 24th February from 7 p.m. onwards, a day on which those who wish to take part in the competition for the adult prizes (individual, couple or comparsa).
Those who prefer to register at the last minute will be able to do so on the same Saturday from 23:00 hours in the Plaza de la Constitución, where the night-time party will be held with a parade and musical entertainment with DJs Juan Hdz and Félix Olivares.