23rd February - 1st March 2017
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AGENDA CARNAVAL SITGES 2017
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OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
FROM FEBRUARY 10th TO MARCH 1st
Exhibition "REINA 30 ANYS" (30 years of the Carnival Queen) at the Edifici Miramar illustrating 30 years of the Queen with an exhibition of photographs, dresses, crowns, engraved images ... organized by Casino Prado on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Sitges Carnival Queen, with the collaboration of the Council of Culture, Traditions and Festivals and the of Commission of Carnival.
Commission's Artistic Direction by Joan Roca i Pujadó.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
From 12:00h until 14:00h at the Palau del Rei Moro (Carrer d'en Bosc, 10-12) CARNIVAL WORKSHOP for children, with the performance of the MARKATÚ JUNIOR batucada and CARNAVALESQUE APERITIF with artisan beer from 'La Sitgetana '.
Act organized by Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges.
At 19:30h at the Teatro Casino Prado, “GRAN ELECCIÓ DE LA REINA DEL CARNAVAL DE SITGES 2017 Reina 30 Anys". "Grand announcement of the Sitges 2017 Carnival Queen" with an amazing spectacle of light and sound. Organized by Casino Prado. Admission is free. Doors open at 18:30h. Limited seating.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19th
- 18:00h. El Retiro theatre hall: Gran Quinto Carnavaler 2017 (the Quinto is like a popular Bingo with local names for the numbers)
Prizes awarded by the Carnival groups of El Retiro.
-18:30h at the Casino Prado Theatre, ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2017 SITGES JUNIOR CARNIVAL QUEEN, organized by Casino Prado with the participation of "l'Espai de Dansa" of the Prado. Admission is free. Limited seating.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd
At 19:30h "ARRIBO" of His Majesty Carnestoltes organized by the Colla "Paperets Club" in La Fragata
Following the arrival ceremony, H.M. Carnestoltes and his court will parade along the following streets: Passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pau, Parellades, Cap de la Vila (where H.M. will meet H.M. the Carnival Queen), Major and Ayuntamiento, where H.M. Carnestoltes will take possession and read the traditional Predicot (opening speech).
Then H.M. Carnestoltes will visit the Casino Prado and the Palau del Rei Moro and will dine in El Retiro.
- 21:00h. Palau del Rei Moro: Xatonada for all and a performance by Mercè and Oriol and the visit of H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen.
Those present will receive a copy of the "Gallofa", a satirical and un-censored magazine edited by the association. Act organized by the Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges.
- 22:00h. Sociedad El Retiro: Xatonada - Dance / Carnival 2017 H.M. Carnestoltes and his entourage will attend the event. Music by LA BANDA PUIG
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Retiro members and groups. Reservations for the xatonada should be made with the Retiro administration office.
- 22:00 Casino Prado: Xatonada with the presence of H.M. Carnestoltes, emotional PRESENTATION OF H.M. THE QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2017 "QUEEN 30 YEARS" and her entourage. At the end of the dinner, "CARRUSEL DE PEL·LÍCULA" .
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups. Registration, booking and information: 93 894 31 10.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th
- From 09:00h and throughout the day, H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen and their respective entourages will visit the schools, residences and senior day care centres to bring the Carnival to all.
In the morning: ES Joan Ramon Benaprès, Escola Miquel Utrillo, Centre de Dia de l’Aplec, Escola Escaan (Queen at the Llar d’Infants el Cercolet), Escola Agnès de Sitges (Queen at the Llar d’Infants La Moixiganga), Escola Maria Ossó, IES Sitges and Fundació Ave Maria (Queen at Sitges Park).
At noon in Cap de la Vila, H.M. Carnestoltes with his Court and H.M. the Carnival Queen and her entourage, will eat together.
In the afternoon: Escola Esteve Barrachina, Escola Pia, Hospital de Sant Joan, Residencia les Magnòlies, Casal d’avis Pau Casals y Casal d’avis Caixa Penedès.
The order may be changed at the last minute.
- 20:00h in Perfumeria Júlia (sponsor of the Colla Paperets Club): Inauguration of the Exhibition "Paperets Club: una colla singular" (Paperets Club, a unique group), featuring photographs and the exhibition of some costumes.
The Mayor and the Sitges Carnival Commission are expected to attend.
- 20:00h-24:00h. Gran Gala de Venecia 2017 (Grand Venetian Gala 2017) in the Palau de Maricel, directed by Giorgio Manni. Charity gala evening held in honour of Cáritas. More information available at the establishments of the following sponsors: Hotel Cid, Hotel Galeón, Hotel Platja d'Or and Rincón de Pepe. Tickets at 25€ include the gala dinner and a donation to Cáritas). Numbers are limited.
Dress Code: Vintage costume or gala, masks are mandatory
Tickets: Daniela & Cristina on Calle Jesús 32, Sitges. Tel. 628 272 966
Presented by Júlia Creus, Josep Ferré and Esther Soto The evening entertainment includes shows and vintage music during dinner.
- 01:00h. Casino Prado Suburense, New Ricky´s & Guitar Shop present: THE GEORGIE DANN PARTY. Organized by: Casino Prado, Ricky's & Guitar Shop
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups. Registration, booking and information: 93 894 31 10.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25th
- 10:00h. - 10:00h. H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen visit the Mercat Municipal. A very special visit indeed, since 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the Municipal Market, the Queen's Colla and the first Carnestoltes of the Colla Paperets.
- 11:00h. Cap de la Vila, The carnival group No K-Lia with assistance from carnival groups Llantos, Huertos and Panxamplas will entertain the public prior and during the Bed Race, and also as it passes by Cap de la Vila, displaying their traditional revelry and great sense of humour. Featuring this year, the celebration of the "55ª Festa de l'Ofrena Floral de Sitges" (55th Floral Offering Festival of Sitges), the contest of "Pubilles" and "Hereus" and then the floral offering.
- 12:00h SITGES BED RACE. Departs from in front of the gardens of the Casino Prado Suburense at noon. H.M. the Carnival Queen and H.M. the Junior Carnival Queen will fire the starting gun and the guest of honour H.M. Carnestoltes and his court may or may not close the race.
Route: Casino Prado, Françesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Passeig de la Ribera Sant Pere, Parellades, Marqués de Montroig, 1r de Maig, Passeig de la Ribera until the Restaurant Eguzki Lizarran. His Royal Majesty and the Carnival Queens will present the prizes to the winners.
Carnaval Sitges 2017: ROUTE MAP OF THE BED RACE AND TEKEREKE FESTA
- 14:00h at Casino Prado, splendid lunch for H.M. the Queen of the Carnival offered by CANYATECA PRADO.
- 14:00h Lunch for H.M. Carnestoltes and his entourage at the Sunway Playa Golf offered by this hotel.
- From 16:30h to 18:30h. Plaça Catalunya. Children's and Cake Party to celebrate the anniversary of the children's and adult’s Colla Paperets carnival groups. With bouncy castles and cakes, courtesy of local pastry establishments and residents.
- 17:00h In front of Restaurant Lizarran, II Fardo Concert with Miquel del Roig. Coinciding with National Fardo Day, the concert will be presided over by H.M. Carnestoltes and his entourage with the indispensable company of H.M. the Carnival Queen and her court.
Act organized by the group Les Barraques, with the cooperation of Cursa de Llits disfressats.
- 17:00h 13th Tequereque Festa of the musical association Markatú Batucada. At the head of the parade, Markatú Batuquets followed by DRUMS from Esplugues, TOQUIKITOQUI BATUKADA from Santa Coloma de Cervelló, RETUMBAND from Sant Esteve Sesrovires and Markatú BATUCADA.
Route along the town streets of: Pl. de l’Ajuntament, Major, Cap de la Vila, Sant Francesc, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Josep, Parellades, Marquès de Mont-roig, Pl. Industria, Primer de Maig, Joan Tarrida, Bonaire, Parellades and Cap de la Vila where the closing of the event will take place.
- 22:00 Casino Prado: Xatonada with the presence of H.M. Carnestoltes, and H.M. the QUEEN OF CARNIVAL 2017 "QUEEN 30 ANYS" and her entourage. At the end of the dinner, "CARRUSEL DE PEL·LÍCULA”.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups. Registration, booking and information: 93 894 31 10.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
- From 11:30h until 14:30h on the Paseo de la Ribera, at the height of the Pont de Domènec, CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP of masks and makeup. Boys and girls accompanied by professional monitors will be able to make their own masks with recycled material and paint their faces, while the children's parade goes by.
- 12:00h. Junior Parade.
Route: Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Marquès de Montroig, Pl. Industria, 1r. de Maig, Passeig de la Ribera, Bassa Rodona, Pl. del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila
LINK TO THE MAP OF RUA INFANTIL CARNAVAL SITGES 2017
19:30h. Rua de la Disbauxa. (Rua of Debauchery)
Route: Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
LINK TO THE MAP OF RUA ADULTOS CARNAVAL SITGES 2017
- When the Rua de la Disbauxa finishes, there will be a FANCY DRESS BALL with DISCO MUSIC in the Theatre Hall of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro. Access is reserved to the members of Retiro carnival groups and members. Limited number of tickets available.
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Retiro. Xatonada reservations should be made with the Retiro administration office.
- When the Rua de la Disbauxa finishes, there will be a FIESTA DE LA DISBAUXA in the Theatre Hall of the Casino Prado Suburense, hosted by DJ TONI PERET. Access is reserved to the members of el Prado carnival groups and members. Limited number of tickets available.
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Prado. For registration, reservations and information call: 93 894 31 10.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
- 17:00h. Casino Prado. CHILDREN'S PARTY hosted by Kids Party Show. Snacks for the girls and boys who participate in junior carnival groups of El Prado, with the presence of the Carnival Queens and their court and H.M. Carnestoltes.
- 21:00h. El Retiro: Dance. Theatre Hall of El Retiro. Music by GRAN ORQUESTRA ROSALEDA and DISCO MARIN . With the presence of H.M. Carnestoltes and his entourage.
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Retiro. Xatonada reservations should be made with the Retiro administration office.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
- Rua Infantil (Junior Parade.)
Route: Starts at the bottom of the Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
LINK TO THE MAP OF RUA INFANTIL CARNAVAL SITGES 2017
- Once the Junior Parade ends, there will be a CHILDREN´S FANCY DRESS PARTY with DISCO MARIN for those children who have participated in Retiro carnival groups. Event held in the theatre hall of the Sociedad El Retiro
- 21:00h. Rua del Extermini.
Route: Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
LINK TO THE MAP OF RUA ADULTOS CARNAVAL SITGES 2017
- Once the Rua de la Disbauxa ends there will be a FANCY DRESS BALL with DISCO MUSIC in the Theatre Hall of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro. Access is reserved to the members of El Retiro carnival groups and members. Limited number of tickets available.
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Retiro. Xatonada reservations should be made with the Retiro administration office.
- Once the Rua de la Disbauxa ends there will be a FIESTA DE L'EXTERMINI hosted by DJ TONI PERET in the Theatre Hall of the Casino Prado Suburense. Access is reserved to the members of El Prado carnival groups and members. Limited number of tickets available.
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Prado. For registration, reservations and information call: 93 894 31 10.
ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1st
- From 16:00h to 17:00h the royal entourage will enjoy the traditional coffee, digestive and cigar...
- 17:45h The FUNERAL CHAPEL for His Majesty will be set up in the entrance to the Town Hall, here all his faithful followers will be able to pay their respects and say their last goodbyes.
- 19:00h ... THE BURIAL OF THE SARDINE. His Majesty Carnestoltes, accompanied by his court, the Queen and her courtiers, the mourners that wish to join in, and anybody who wishes to pay their respects to the King of Carnestoltes, will follow this route: Major, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Marquès de Montroig, 1r de Maig and Passeig de la Ribera arriving at the beach of La Fragata.
- 19:30h Reading of the last will and testament of His Majesty. Farewell ceremony.
Carnaval Sitges 2017: MAP OF THE ROUTE OF THE BURIAL OF THE SARDINE AND THE ARRIVAL OF MRS. LENT
- Having said farewell to His Royal Majesty Carnestoltes, on Paseo de la Ribera, ARRIVAL OF SRA. CUARESMA (MRS. LENT) ending a magnificent week of excess and sin, and bringing a note of common sense. The entourage will take the following route: Passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pau, Parellades and Cap de la Vila, where Sra. Cuaresma will read her very peculiar Vegetable Manifesto and hand out sugared "Buñuelos" (wind fritters).
- 21:00h Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro: CLOSING XATONADA
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Retiro. Xatonada reservations should be made with the Retiro administration office.
- 21:30h Casino Prado Suburense: CLOSING DINNER and handing out of diplomas.
All programmed events feature a bar. Special prices for members and carnival groups of El Prado. For registration, reservations and information call: 93 894 31 10.
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