Presentation Programme 2024
All activities for Carnival 2024 now known
On the evening of Thursday 25th January, the extensive programme for Carnival 2024 was unveiled in the Town Hall plenary hall.
At the presentation of the programme, the Councillor for Culture and Festivities, Carmen María Mohíno, was accompanied by the outgoing and incoming Major Masks, as well as the president of the Carnival Peñas Cultural Association, Raúl Domínguez.
The programme will soon be available in PDF format for downloading, as usual.
This year, the carnival starts very early, on the 9th of February when Javier Ruiz will give the opening speech in the Carnival Palace and give free rein to the most emblematic festival of the town and its figure par excellence, the Street Mask.
Mohíno explained all the activities that will be held over these ten intense days, a programme that maintains the structure of events from previous years, many of them with great tradition. The most important new features are the increase in the number of prizes in the National Contest of Piñata Sunday and the change of route, which will be the reverse of previous years.
Another important novelty announced by the president of the Cultural Association of Peñas, is the possibility for mothers and fathers to enter the CERE on the day of the children’s carnival, but in a separate area, separate from the children.
The presentation ended with speeches by the outgoing and incoming Major Masks, inviting people to participate in these festivities, enjoy them and have a great time, hoping that the weather will be fine and that the rain will not make an appearance.
PROGRAMMING
Friday 9 February
10:00 hrs
School parade CEIP “Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia” along the streets Alarcos, Príncipes de España, Plaza Del Cristo, Cristo, Miguel Astilleros, Constitution Square and return along the same route.
11:00 hrs
CEIP “Clara Campoamor” school parade through the streets of First of Mayo Avenue, Ramón y Cajal, Constitution Square, Spain Square, Calle Don José Mora and First of Mayo Avenue.
11.30 hrs
CEIP “El Pradillo” school parade through Ancha, Carretas, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, General Aguilera, Germán Marina, Ave María, Constitution Square, Carnival and Ancha streets.
12:00 hrs
School parade “Nuestra Señora de la Merced” through the streets Virgin Square, Carretas, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, General Aguilera, Germán Marina, Esaú de María and Constitution Square, where we will make a short stop. We will then return to the school via: Spain Square, Carnival, Rodeo, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Carretas and Virgin Square.
12.00 hrs
CEIP “Benito Pérez Galdós” school parade along Juventud, Doñana, Francisco Fernández Ordóñez, Sabina, Rivas Moreno Park and Enrique Tierno Galván streets.
12:20 to 14:00 hrs
Live broadcast of the Cadena SER program “Today Ciudad Rea” from the Carnival Museum.
20:00 hrs
Concentration in the Spain Square of the carnival family to receive Javier Ruiz and with the inaugural chupinazo start the 2024 Carnivals. Together we will travel through Constitution Square, Esaú de María streets, Pradillo de Clavería and Doctor Fleming Park to visit the Carnival Museum at the CERE.
21:00 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE) proclamation by Javier Ruiz. Once the proclamation is over, we will present the prize to the winner of the Carnival 2024 poster contest, Bernardo Ballesteros. A liquor case sponsored by “La Gaditana” and this year’s commemorative ceramics will also be delivered.
This event will be presented by the Municipal Radio Miguelturra Station and will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
Organized by: “Peña Los Segadores
Charanga Alhiguí.
After the Pregón, at the Carnival Palace (CERE), we will enjoy “The Big Move” with versions from the 80’s and 90’s. Free entrance.
Saturday February 10
18:00 hrs
Concentration of the Peñas, Major Masks, Charangas and the essential accompaniment in the Spain Square, to pick up the Major Masks 2024 and later go to the headquarters of the Peña Los Cansaliebres on Azorín street, where we will have an aperitif.
NOTE FROM THE ORGANIZATION: It is requested that the entire entourage that accompanies during the tour do so behind the Major Masks.
Organized by: Peña “Los Cansaliebres”. Collaborator: Bodegas Naranjo and Quesos Don Apolonio
21:00 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), proclamation of the Major Masks 2024, Mr. Rafael Gómez y Mrs. María Luisa Ocaña. Imposition of bands, delivery of commemorative ceramics and a liquor case sponsored by “La Gaditana”.
This event will be presented by the Municipal Radio Miguelturra Station and will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
Organized by: Peña “Los Cansaliebres”
Charanga Catapún Chinpún y Alhiguí
23.00 hrs
At the Centro Obrero, performance by the Trio San Francisco Orchestra.
23.59 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), performance by the La Sombra Orchestra and DJs. Free entrance.
Sunday February 11
09:00 hrs
From the Spain Square Diana by the Peña “El Jamón”.
Organized by: Peña “El Jamón”
10:30 hrs
Great chocolate in the Spain Square by the Peña “Los Maltrataos” accompanied by sweets, and later La Mancha food.
Organized by: Peña “Los Maltrataos
Collaboration: Codan Pastry and Hervás Maján Distributor
12:00 hrs
Children’s Parade. Concentration in the Constitution Square, continuing through Esaú de María, Germán Marina, Carnaval, Rodeo, San Martín and Doctor Fleming Park streets until reaching the Carnival Palace (CERE).
Organized by: Peña “El Bufón” | Charanga “El Bufón”
Collaborate: Civil Protection
NOTE FROM THE ORGANIZATION: the parade is for children. Accompanying persons are OBLIGATORY asked to wear a costume and without interfering with the parade.. Within the CERE there will be a designated area for children and another for family members who wish to accompany minors. The sweets will be delivered at the end of the performance.
13:00 hrs
Children’s musical show “Paula at the carnivals” at the CERE by the Expresarte cultural association. Free entrance.
During this day, the Peñas “Los Cansaliebres”, “Los Rocheros”, “Kapikua”, “L@s Spart@ns”, “Barón Amarillo” and “Alhiguí” will decorate the main streets and squares of the town and offer us various dishes for tasting, accompanied by the 2024 Major Masks.
The clubs “Los Cansaliebres”, “Los Rocheros”, “Kapikua” and “L@s Spart@ns” will offer us delicious La Mancha gastronomy in the Doctor Fleming Park, “Los Maltrataos” in the Spain Square and “Barón Amarillo” in Constitution Square.
From 14.30 to 16:30 hrs
Children’s workshops. Location: Exhibition hall of the Carnival Museum.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
16:30 hrs
Masked Volleyball. During the afternoon, the ADV sports association of Miguelturra offers us a volleyball tournament in the vicinity of the CERE in the Doctor Fleming Park.
Organised by ADV Miguelturra and Miguelturra Town Council
From 17.00 to 18.00 hrs
Zumba Masterclass at CERE.
Organized by: Spartan Gym. Collaboration: Miguelturra City Council
From 18.00 to 21.00 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), masked Guateque. 60s – 70s. Free entrance.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council and Association of Retirees and Pensioners of Miguelturra
19.00 to 22.00 hrs
Meeting of Street Masks accompanied by the brass bands that throughout the day will be animating the streets of our carnival.
Organized by: Carnival Peñas Association and Miguelturra City Council
23.00 hrs
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the Trio Galaxy Orchestra.
Monday February 12
11.00 hrs
Parade of the “Pelines” Children’s School through the streets José Echegaray, Jacinto Benavente, Libertad, Christ Square, Cristo, Miguel Astilleros, Constitution Plaza, Esaú de María, Pradillo de Clavería and Dr. Fleming Park, ending at the CERE .
12.30 hrs
XL Friying Pan Fruit Contest. At CERE it smells like donuts, flowers, wafers… because the traditional Fruit in a Pan contest is here and with this one, there are already 40 editions. The Peña “Los Rocheros” are in charge of the event, in which they will give the attendees to try the sweets that are in the competition soaked with the lemonade that the mythical carnival member “Octavio” prepares for us.
Organized by: Peña “Los Rocheros”
The party and the joke are guaranteed with the monographic day of the Peñas “El Puntillo”, “Máscaras Mayores”, “La Cabra” and “Ateneo Cultural”, which will provide us with the atmosphere of the main streets and squares of the town.
The Peñas “El Puntillo”, “Máscaras Mayores” will offer us delicious gastronomy in the Doctor Fleming Park and “La Cabra” in the Pradillo de Clavería tent.
12:20 to 14:00 hrs
Live broadcast of the Onda Cero program “More than one Ciudad Real” from the Carnival Museum
From 14.30 to 16.30 hrs
Children’s workshops Location: Exhibition hall of the Carnival Museum.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
16:30 hrs
“Leaving a Trace” contest. Celebration Venue: CERE (Carnival Palace).
Organized by: Peña “Kapikua
Sponsored by: Miguelturra City Council, Didi Canine Hair Salon and Simbiosis
From 19:30 to 22:30 hrs
Carnival photocall in the vicinity of the Municipal Market
Collaborator: RAW Photographic Collective
19:30 hrs
Large concentration of Street Masks.
The carnival family will meet in the Spain Square to tour the most emblematic streets of our carnival accompanied by brass bands and show the essence of street masks.
Later around 9:30 p.m., at their headquarters in Pradillo de Clavería Square, the Peñas “Los Rocheros” and “Los Cansaliebres” will offer us an aperitif to gain strength and continue with the joke.
Organized by: Peña Los Rocheros and Cansaliebres.
Collaboration: Miguelturra City Council
20.00 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), Disco Light Carnavalera for those under 18 years of age with DJs.
23.00 hrs
Performance by the Grupo Samil Orchestra and VI Street Mask Competition at the Workers Center.
23.59 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), DJs perform until closing.
Tuesday February 13
Today is the most significant day of our traditional Carnival. Today you will hear the most typical phrase of these days: Don’t you know me? The street mask, the genuine and authentic Churriega mask, once again invades the streets and corners of the town.
It is the monographic day of the Peñas “El Bufón”, “El Jamón”, “Los Fregquísimos”, “Los Segadores” and “Herederos de Loquilandia” who will set the streets with their brass bands.
The Peñas “Los Fregquísimos” and “Herederos de Loquilandia” will offer us delicious gastronomy in the Doctor Fleming Park and the Peñas “El Jamón” and “Los Segadores” in Constitution Square.
11.00 hrs
Parade of the “Coleta” Children’s School through Evita Perón streets, Primero de Mayo Avenue, Ramón Cajal and Constituation Square.
From 12.30 to 14.30 hrs
Children’s workshops Location: CERE
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
12.30 hrs
II Edition of the 2024 Carnival Ambassador Awards. Presentation of the distinction of the “Alhiguí de Honor” in the Local, Regional and National categories. Place: Exhibition hall (CERE).
This event will be presented by the Municipal Radio Miguelturra Station and will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
Organized and Sponsored by Miguelturra City Council
From 12.50 to 13.30 hrs and From 13.50 to 14 hrs
Live broadcast of “The Morning of Cope Ciudad Real” from the Carnival Museum.
14.00 hrs
Great popular solidarity stew in the vicinity of Doctor Fleming Park to benefit the AECC.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
Collaborator: Peña Barón Amarillo
From 16.00 to 18.00 hrs
Popular games and snack. Location: Near CERE.
Organized by: Heirs of Loquilandia
19.30 hrs
II Concentration of local Peñas that will take place in the Spain Square and they will tour the most emblematic streets of our carnival, accompanied by brass bands.
Organized by: Association of Peñas
Collaboration: Miguelturra City Council and Dulce Almacén
La Peña “El Bufón” will offer Fruit in a Sartén on Carnaval Street to taste
19:30 to 22:30 hrs
Carnival photo booth at the Municipal Market.
Organized and Sponsored by Miguelturra City Council
23.00 hrs
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the New Generation Trio Orchestra.
23:59 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE) dance with the SONITAL Orchestra and then DJs.
Wednesday February 14
17.00 hrs
“Burial of the Sardine”
The moment arrives when Don Carnal must give way to Doña Cuaresma.
The funeral procession will meet in the vicinity of the Bar Ganadero and from there they will travel with great sorrow the streets: Toledillo, Tercia, Pradillo de Clavería, Lentejuela, Ciruela, General Aguilera, Germán Marina, Esaú de María, Constitution Square, Spain Square, Carnival and Rodeo where the sardine will be burned on the corner with El Ramo street.
Later, the public who wishes will be able to taste the sardines at the Peña “La Cabra” booth in Pradillo de Clavería.
Organized by: Peña “La Cabra”
Thursday February 15
From 18:00 hrs
Children’s Day, 50% off all attractions.
20:30 hrs
XI Contest Your mask sounds familiar.
If something characterizes these days, it is mockery and originality, which once again go hand in hand to celebrate a new edition of this contest organized every year by the Peña “El Puntillo” with performances that will take us to the best musical stages.
This event will be presented by the Municipal Radio Miguelturra Station and will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
Place: Exhibition and Stage Performance Center / CERE / Carnival Palace / Doctor Fleming Square.
Organized by: Peña “El Puntillo”
Sponsored by: Miguelturra City Council, MyPaper, Fegopan and Electro Chaplin
Friday February 16
Fair without noise to facilitate the inclusion of people with sensory sensitivity.
Imagination, ingenuity and creativity will give a touch of elegance and distinction to this carnival night.
All of this can be seen with the “Carnival Museum Costume Contest” and the “Murgas and Chirigotas Contest”.
21:00 hrs
Presentation of the prizes for the VIII Carnival Window Contest and then the XXXVIII “Carnival Museum” Costume Contest and the XL “Chirigotas y Comparsas” Contest.
This event will be presented by the Municipal Radio Miguelturra Station and will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
Sponsored by: “Certrade” Azulejos y Pavimentos, Novelec Group, Aquilice Cocinas, Distri Sacra and Miguelturra City Council
Saturday February 17
17:00 hrs
XIII Mask Race “La Churriega”
The Miguelturra Fondistas sports association, in collaboration with the youth department, invites us to this healthy and fun initiative so that everyone, at their own pace, can take this tour enlivened by the Kata Pum Chinpum brass band.
The route will be a closed circuit with a controlled speed of 1,500 meters, through the Constitution Square, Cervantes street, Pradillo de Clavería, Tercia streets, Juan de Ávila, Doctor Fleming Square, Pradillo de Clavería, Spain Square, Constitution Square, Tercia, Juan de Ávila and Doctor Fleming Park to finish near the entrance to the CERE.
At the end of the race, participants will be able to taste chocolate and pastries at the CERE, thanks to the collaboration of the Nuestra Señora de la Estrella Widows Association
The Charanga “El Ahiguí” will be in charge of putting the finishing touch to the afternoon and evening this Saturday through the most central streets of the Carnival.
21.30 hrs
VIII Miguelturra Drag Queen Contest.
Place: Carnival Palace (CERE). Free entrance.
Organized by: Peña El Puntillo
Sponsored by: Miguelturra City Council
23.00 hrs
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the New Generation Trio Orchestra
23:59 hrs
At the Carnival Palace (CERE) performance by the Pentagrama Orchestra and DJs.
Sunday February 18
16:00 hrs
XLIV National Contest “Piñata Sunday”
Collaboration: Miguelturra Civil Protection
It will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
