| Puerto Vallarta Carnaval/Mardi Gras Parade Tim Longpre - PVRPV | |
January 29, 2012 |
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Put on your fun shoes for the fourth year of the Vallarta Carnaval/Mardi Gras Parade taking place on Saturday, February 18, 2012, from 9:00 pm until midnight.
In the tradition of Mardi Gras parades around the world, it is flamboyant, joyful, colorful and fun for people of all ages. The parade is a magnificent street party on wheels and will, for the first time this year, wind its way through Puerto Vallarta's new Malecon and Zona Romantica and is officially sponsored by the City of Puerto Vallarta.
It is held on the Saturday night before Mardi Gras and is open to all who love a good parade.
The parade route begins at the northern end of the new Malecon at Parque Hidalgo, continuing south on Paseo Diaz Ordaz, Morelos and Ignacio L. Vallarta to Basilio Badillo where it turns west and then south on to Olas Altas ending at the far southern end of that street. Transito is providing full traffic direction and support.
Consider this your official invitation! Everyone is welcome to participate. We welcome all types of entries, from marching banners and strolling entertainers to full-sized floats blazing in color and sound.
Space available in the parade is limited, so sign up early. There will be prizes for the best floats.
We will have full media coverage.
Entry fees for floats and cars or marching groups with banners is only 200 pesos. Official non-profit and civic organizations and live performing artists (musicians, dancers, jugglers, etc.) do not pay an entry fee.
All fees collected from the parade will be used directly for promoting and organizing the parade and ensuring its success. This is not a charity but definitely a not-for-profit operation. All entry fees and sponsorships are put into producing the parade.
The purpose of this parade is to entertain both residents and tourists. In the tradition of Mardi Gras parades around the world, it is a celebration of the diversity and sensuality of life. It is a display of the colors of spring and a grand welcome to the return of the sun's warmth. It is an expression of everything that makes life in Puerto Vallarta exciting.
We thank all our sponsors: Andales, Apaches Bar, Frida Bar, Oceano, Blue Chairs, Resort Casa, Cupula Casa, Isabel Club, Mandala, The Dog House, Fuego Bar & Bites, Nacho Daddy, Paco's Ranch, The Palm Cabaret & Bar, PVRPV, Que?Pasa Bar, Reinas Bar, Saturday Market Co-op, SETAC, Vallarta Botanical Gardens and the VallartaScene Forum.
For more information and to enter the parade, go to the carnival website.
Please join us.
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