From February 26 to March 4, the Playa del Carmen carnival will take place, aiming for a historic impact with a lineup that includes internationally renowned artists. Municipal President Estefanía Mercado emphasized the importance of entertainment as a human right and highlighted the event’s multicultural representation.
To reflect Playa del Carmen’s diverse community, which includes residents from over 100 nationalities, the carnival will feature the following performances:
– February 27: Mexican pop duo Jesse & Joy, five-time Latin Grammy winners, will perform at Plaza 28 de Julio.
– February 28: Mexican reggaeton singer Bogueto, along with Charly Gynn, Supa G, and Gylharry 7 Band, will take the stage.
– March 1: Grammy winners Rawayana, a Venezuelan band known for their unique sound, will perform.
– March 2: Colombian group Bomba Stereo, known for their fusion of electronic music, rock, reggae, reggaeton, and Caribbean rhythms, will entertain the crowd.
– March 3: Argentine singer and composer Nicki Nicole will close the international artistic program with her rhythm and blues, hip-hop, reggaeton, and urban pop hits.
Estefanía Hernández, Secretary of Tourism, announced that the private sector, including hoteliers and business owners, is part of the Carnival Committee, ensuring their participation in the festivities. Local businesses will benefit from the carnival, contributing to Playa del Carmen’s transition from “all inclusive” to “all inclusive.”
Deyanira Martínez, Secretary of Social Justice and Citizen Participation, explained that contests for carnival kings and comparsas (dance troupes) are open until February 20, with a prize pool of 1.385 million pesos. The categories include children, youth, sovereigns, and sexual diversity for kings, and preschool, children, youth, and free for comparsas.
The floats will start their journey on February 28, traveling from Constituyentes Avenue to 30th Avenue, then to Juárez, and continuing on 10th Avenue to Plaza 28 de Julio. On March 3, there will be a pedestrian parade of comparsas on Quinta Avenida from Parque Fundadores to Constituyentes. The festivities will conclude on March 4 with the traditional burning of Juan Carnaval.
This diverse and engaging program promises to bring entertainment to both locals and tourists, showcasing Playa del Carmen’s rich cultural heritage.
Source: Luces del Siglo
