The iconic Veracruz Carnival began on Thursday evening with the Children’s Parade along the waterfront, followed by the traditional “Burning of Bad Humor” ceremony in the city’s Zócalo. This event took place despite recent heavy rainfall that necessitated significant organizational changes.
Now in its 101st year, this festival is considered Mexico’s second-largest carnival after Mazatlán. The carnival will run through July 2, with updated schedules and venues to accommodate weather concerns. Large-scale concerts have been relocated from the open-air Malecón Macroplaza to the covered World Trade Center in Boca del Río, roughly 10 kilometers away.
Due to unusually high precipitation, over 300 millimeters (around 12 inches) of rain fell in a recent seven-day period. As a precaution, parade start times have been moved up to 5:00 p.m., one hour earlier than planned, to avoid evening storms.
Major Concerts and Entertainment
- Dominican merengue star Juan Luis Guerra will perform on Friday.
- Colombian reggaeton artist Manuel Turizo will take the stage on Saturday.
- Mexico’s Los Ángeles Azules will be featured on Sunday.
While admission to these concerts is free, the venue’s capacity is limited to 10,640 people.
Parades and Other Events
The carnival will include four major parades over four days starting Saturday. Grand marshals include reality star Nicola Porcella, influencer Paolita Suárez, and actor Daniel Elbittar.
The event will conclude on Wednesday with the annual “Burial of Juan Carnaval” ceremony. Looking ahead, city officials plan to return the carnival to its traditional February dates in 2026, moving it back from the summer schedule adopted in 2022 to boost attendance.
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