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Alhaurín el Grande Carnaval 2008
For a full list of all the groups taking part in the XIX group singing contest “Villa de Alhaurín el Grande” click here
Friday 15th February 2008
From 21.30h performances by local groups at the Peña Unión Flamenca Alhaurina and by Peña flamenca group “El Hargahijo”
Saturday 16th February 2008
CARNAVAL JOVEN (CARNIVAL YOUNG). Carnival celebrations in collaboration with the bars from the zona de la movida , as well as performances by singing groups and musical theate in costume.. Fancy Dress with prizes for the best costume take place.
Sunday 17th February 2008
12:00h. Cine San Francisco
Gran Fiesta for Children's with carnival clowns the “LOS CACHIVACHES”, workshops and entertainment.
Monday 18th February 2008
21.00h Cine San Francisco
First Semifinal XIX group singing contest “Villa de Alhaurín el Grande”
Tuesday 19th February 2008
21.00h Cine San Francisco
II Semifinal XIX group singing contest “Villa de Alhaurín el Grande”
Wednesday 20th February 2008
21.00h Cine San Francisco
III Semifinal XIX group singing contest “Villa de Alhaurín el Grande”
Thursday 21st February 2008
16.30h Cine San Francisco
Traditional Meeting of Children's Groups
21.00h
IV Semifinal XIX group singing contest “Villa de Alhaurín el Grande”
Friday 22nd February 2008
21.30h Cine San Francisco
Tribute To Doña Isabel Solano “La Cajera”
Introduction of opening speech of this Carnival by D. José Luque García Pregonero of Carnival 2007
Opening speech of the carnival festivities by D. Juan Aguilar Gallego.
Performance of La Banda del Capitán Veneno” by Juan Carlos Aragón.
Saturday 23rd February 2008
21.00h Cine San Francisco
Grand Final of XIX group singing contest “Villa de Alhaurín el Grande”
Sunday 24th February 2008
16.30h
Great Carnival Parade and Burial of the Sardines on the streets of the town, leaving from the Plaza Baja and carrying on to calle Real, Cruz, Plaza Alta, Piedras y San Sebastián until hasta arriving at Plaza Baja where performances will take place from group finalists of the Singing Contest, doughnuts and chocolate for the attendees, with the traditional burning of sardines which ends the Carnaval 2008.
