Eagles Mayor, Juan Ramírez Soto and President of the Federation of Peñas del Carnaval, José Alonso, presented today at a press conference, all information relating to the 2009 edition of the Carnival of Aguilas.
Juan Ramirez has been reported that the Town Crier of this year will be the famed comedian "Carlos Latre", which has already confirmed their presence at Eagles, scheduled for Saturday 21 February.
For his part, President of the Federation of Peñas Eagles Carnival has also released the name of which is "Grand Master of the Raven", which this year went to the Director of the Cadena Cope in the Region of Murcia , Oche Cortés, and the person awarded the "Golden Snail", which this time will be the journalist and Director of Telepeñón aquiline, Antonio Santiago.
Finally, José Alonso has announced that the distinctive "Golden Helmet" was given to the local media "Eagles TV Channel" and "L'Aguila TV."
During the course of the meeting with the media, the mayor and the chairman of the carnival, have made an advance of the schedule for this important feast, declared of National Tourist Interest, which starts on Saturday 14 February with a gala the "Change Credentials" between the incoming and outgoing personalities of the Carnival of Aguilas, in child and adult forms (Don Carnal, Donna Lent, Musa and Musson).
The ceremony will take place after 21.00 pm in a large tent in the fishing port of the city.
This important event will follow the following acts:
Sunday, February 15: From 11.00 hours, departing from the yacht club, "XV Duathlon Eagles Carnival" and the first leg of the "VIII Racing Carnival."
At 13.00 am in the carnival tent, "Extraordinary Concert" of the band of the board "Francisco Díaz Romero."
And at 20:00 am in the same place, "IX Paper Costume Contest."
Tuesday, 17 February: At 21.00 am in the carnival tent, adjudication and awarding of the "XVI Literary Contest, Carnival of Eagles" and presentation of the Official Book of Carnival 2009. "
Wednesday, 18 February: At 19.00 am in the carnival tent, failure of "Drawing Competition XVI and Writing School."
Thursday, 19 February: At 22'30 hours from the Castle Esplanade "Drops of Musson, taking due to arrive in the Plaza of Spain at 23.45 hours, where at 24:00 hours will take place Welcome to the Carnival fireworks and open bars.
From this Thursday and every day of Carnival, will take place on Carnival photo contest of the night "Fotomatón Alchemy", which this year celebrates its sixth edition.
Friday, February 20, at 12:00 hours, next to the tent of the carnival opening bars of "Carnival Day" which will be in operation during all holidays.
At 20:00 pm, "National Competition Cuerva XXI."
At 20:15 pm in the Plaza of Spain, "Weighing of Characters", which will be offered their weight in local produce.
From 21:30 pm in the Plaza of Spain, "Battle Child and Shells dialectic" between Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma, Let the Kids Musson Musa and the Children Cry.
At 23.00 pm in the Plaza of Spain, "Latin Music Festival."
Saturday 21 February: At 11.00 hours, departing from the yacht club, second leg of the "VIII Eagles Race Carnival."
At 18'30 pm in the halls of the club, is hosting the awards ceremony.
At 22.00 pm in the Plaza of Spain, battle between Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma, Musa and Proclamation of the Mayor's Welcome Town Crier and Eagles.
Sunday 22 February: At 18.00 pm, First Grand Parade and floats.
Monday, 23 February: At 18.00 pm, Grand Parade Children and Choreography Competition.
From 22.00 hours, Gran Fiesta Carnival Night.
Tuesday, 24 February: At 17.00 pm, Third Grand Parade and floats.
Friday 27 February: At 21.00 am in the carnival tent, Murga performance of "The blind, blind, lost."
At 23.00 am in the same place, "III Corporal Makeup Show and Competition Drag-Queen.
Saturday 28 February: At 18.00 hours, Room Quiz and floats and National Competition Comparsas XIV.
After the parade, on the beach of "La Colonia", "Burning of Don Carnal" and fireworks display.
At the end, in the tent at Carnival, awards and party.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas