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Despite the weather forecast of strong winds and rain, Orihuela is gearing up to celebrate Carnival 2025 on Tuesday March 4th, with a vibrant parade that will wind through the main streets of the city. “It’s a celebration that fills our streets with color, music, and joy, becoming an event that boosts both commercial and tourism activity in the city,” said the Councillor for Tourism, Manuel Mestre.
A Parade Showcasing Local Talent
One of the highlights of the day will be the participation of various local dance and music schools, showcasing their talents during the parade. The following schools will add rhythm and energy to the festivities:
Orihuela Municipal Dance School
Oskar & Ángela Dance School
Centro Acción Dance Academy
ACAMDO Music and Dance School
Ana Belén Navarro Dance School
The Route and Entertainment
The parade will begin at 18:30 from C/ Alfonso XIII at the corner of C/ Ballesteros Villanueva and will end at La Glorieta Gabriel Miró, filling the streets with music, performances, and fun. The procession will feature batucada groups energizing the crowd with percussion, and a special musical atmosphere designed for the Carnival. In addition, stilt walkers dressed in children’s themes, along with characters from movies and cartoons, will make their way through the streets, transforming the city into a fantasy-filled stage.
Acknowledgements
Councillor Manuel Mestre expressed his gratitude to all the schools and participants for their involvement, stating, “Thanks to them, Orihuela’s Carnival will shine even brighter.” This event highlights the hard work of the city’s dance and music academies and has become a key fixture on the city’s calendar, attracting both locals and visitors eager to enjoy the festivities.
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