Three categories are established: FLOATS, COMPARSAS and MURGAS, to which the groups must register in advance.

FLOATS: This category includes Peñas or Associations that participate in the parade with one or more floats.

COMPARSAS: This category includes the Peñas or Associations that parade with a marching band, musical group and/or brass band.

MURGAS: This category includes Peñas or Associations that parade without live music or with music

The contest will be governed by the following rules:

1. Any group that wishes to participate is welcome, provided they have a minimum of 20 people and are from any town in the Castilla-La Mancha region.
2. The number of entries will be limited to 35, strictly in order of application, except for the clubs and groups that won awards in the 2017 competition, which are automatically registered but must declare their participation. The non-ratification of the same will give place to the supporters clubs that remain in reserve.
3. Each group must carry a sign in front of them and in a prominent place showing the town they come from and its name.
4. The rally will take place near Parquesol starting at 4:00 p.m. The parade will follow the following route: Pozuelo, Carretas, Ancha, Carnaval, Spanish Square, and Don José Mora streets, ending near 1st of May Avenue.
5. Registration, which is free, will be made at the Cultural Center of the Miguelturra City Council, Telephone: 926 241 090, communicating the following information: name of the Association, number of members, name of the representative or spokesperson, ID, address, telephone number and dimensions of the float (if they have one), and category in which they are competing.
6. The Jury will be composed of a number of individuals of recognized solvency, and their decisions will be final.

7. No prize may be declared void.

8. Within each category, special consideration will be given to the float, music, choreography, number of members, and costumes, as well as originality, staging, and aesthetic taste.
9. All participating groups will receive ham, cheese, a case of “Señorío de los Llanos” wine donated by Distribuidora Hervás, and a 2018 Miguelturra Carnival mask, provided they meet the requirements of point 1.
10. The awards will be presented at the end of the parade at the Carnival Palace (CERE). It is recommended that at least two members, dressed in costumes from the parade, be present to collect the awards, located in Doctor Fleming Park.
11. In addition to the aforementioned gifts, the following prizes will be awarded:
    

    FLOAT CATEGORY

    SPECIAL PRIZE OF 2,000 euros
    1st Prize: 1,300 euros sponsored by the Miguelturra City Council
    2nd Prize: 1,000 euros sponsored by the Miguelturra City Council
    3rd Prize: 800 euros sponsored by the Miguelturra City Council
    4th Prize: 500 euros sponsored by Cerveza Calatrava  

    COMPARSAS CATEGORY

    1st Prize: 400 euros sponsored by Distribuciones Sacra
    2nd Prize: 375 euros sponsored by Casa Pepe Restaurant
    3rd Prize: 350 euros sponsored by ITV Miguelturra
    4th Prize: 300 euros sponsored by the Miguelturra City Council
    4th Prize: 300 euros sponsored by Hermanos Fernández Mohíno, C.B and the Miguelturra City Council

    MURGAS CATEGORY

    1st Prize: 275 euros sponsored by Globalcaja
    2nd Prize: 250 euros sponsored by Cepsa – Carrefour “La Estrella”
    3rd Prize: 200 euros sponsored by the Miguelturra City Council
    3rd Prize: 200 euros sponsored by Tejidos Julián
    3rd Prize: 200 euros sponsored by Aquilice and Mucho +

The parade will be presented by the Municipal Radio Station.
Organized and supported by: Miguelturra Civil Protection