2025 Program Presentation
As if that were not enough, there will not be ten days of Carnival, there will be eleven
On the night of Wednesday, February 12, in the plenary hall of the City Council, the extensive program that the 2025 carnival will have was announced.
In the presentation of the program, the Councilor for Culture and Celebrations, Carmen María Mohíno, was accompanied by the outgoing Major Masks, Rafa and Mª Luisa, the incoming Berna and Esther, King of the Carnival, Serafín Delgado and the president of the Peñas del Carnaval Cultural Association, Raúl Domínguez.
The programme will soon be available in PDF format for downloading, as usual.
This year and as an important novelty, there are the days that will have activities, and there will not be ten, but eleven, starting on Thursday, February 27 with the Concert of the Music School at the House of Culture and which will officially open on February 28, it will be Gloria Santoro who will proclaim it from the rooftops with her inaugural proclamation at the Carnival Palace, giving 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. Another novelty will be the mural of peñas that will be located inside the Carnival Museum. He also wanted to thank the media for their presence, as well as the companies and sponsors for their support, such as municipal workers, the Association of Clubs and the Clubs that make it up, the biggest masks, the king of the carnival and those who make the celebration of this festival possible with their effort and work.
The president of the Association of Clubs, Raúl Domínguez, indicated that we have a very complete program, thanking the efforts of all the people and clubs behind these activities, asking for respect and civility during the celebration of this emblematic festival.
The ‘less serious’ part, as always, is put by our King of the Carnival, Serafín Delgado, exchanging jokes with the attendees and especially with the Major Masks, he indicated that ‘now he is left without doing anything’, that before he had to go around the town twenty times to be able to get the Major Masks and now everything is wonderful, we already know them months in advance and it doesn’t take much work to convince them.
As usual, he asked for good weather during the carnival celebration, although it always needs to rain and people can enjoy themselves during these days, he ended up inviting those who wish to eat during Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at the meals held by the clubs and have a drink of wine or lemon.
The relay of interventions was taken by the Major Masks, Rafa and Mª Luisa commented that for them ‘it has been an unforgettable, great year, very different from what they have experienced in other years’, hoping that their predecessors will have it at least as they experienced it, that they will be little thirsty and they will be guided on the right path, yes, you will experience sleep and fatigue, but you will feel the pride of having been Major Masks of the Miguelturra Carnival.
They ended up indicating and referring to Esther and Berna, ‘You are not going to stop, there are many events, we go to all the places, but then it flies by. You have to let yourself go and enjoy, but above all we will be with you and we will have the best time possible’.
Berna and Esther ended the interventions by thanking the words of the speakers and especially those of Rafa and Mª Luisa for their support and advice. They also invited all the people to have a great time with them, telling Serafín that they are going to enjoy as much as they can, even if it is with an umbrella in hand, but if possible it would be better if the weather is good, but no matter what happens, we will have a great time.
Berna, responded to questions from some media, indicating that ‘I am best known for my involvement in the carnival, but I am as carnival-oriented as Esther is’.
Esther concluded by indicating that she hopes to have a great time and that these days will remain in our memories forever.
PROGRAMMING
Thursday February 27
5:00 p.m.
Carnival concert by the students and teachers of the Municipal School of Music and Dance of Miguelturra.
Friday February 28
10:00 a.m.
CEIP school parade “Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia” through Alarcos, Príncipes de España streets, Plaza Del Cristo, Cristo, Miguel Astilleros, Plaza Constitución and return along the same route.
11:00 a.m.
CEIP “Clara Campoamor” school parade through the streets of Avenida 1º de Mayo, Ramón y Cajal, Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza de España, Calle Don José Mora and Avenida 1º de Mayo.
11:30 a.m.
CEIP “El Pradillo” school parade through Ancha, Carretas, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, General Aguilera, Germán Marina, Ave María, Plaza de la Constitución, Carnaval and Ancha streets.
11:30 a.m.
CEIP “Benito Pérez Galdós” school parade through Juventud, Doñana, Francisco Fernández Ordóñez, Sabina, Parque Rivas Moreno and Enrique Tierno Galván streets.
12:00 hours
School parade “Our Lady of Mercy” through the streets Plaza de la Virgen, Carretas, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, General Aguilera, Germán Marina, Esaú de María and Plaza de la Constitución, where we will make a short stop. Afterwards we will return to school through: Plaza de España, Carnaval, Rodeo, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Carretas and Plaza de la Virgen.
12.00 hours
CEIP “María Elena Maseras” school parade through Granátula, Bolaños, Torralba, Avenida de los Descubrimientos and Granátula streets.
12:20 to 2:00 p.m.
Live broadcast of the Cadena SER program “Hoy por Hoy Ciudad Real” from the Carnival Museum.
8:00 p.m.
Concentration in the Plaza de España of the carnival family to receive Gloria Santoro and with the inaugural chupinazo start the 2025 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.
9:00 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE) proclamation by Gloria Santoro. Once the proclamation is over, we will present the prize to the winner of the Carnival 2025 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 good live music. Free entrance.
Saturday March 1
6:00 p.m.
Concentration of the Peñas, Major Masks, Charangas and the essential accompaniment in the Plaza de España, to collect the Máscaras Mayores 2025 and later go to the headquarters of the Peña Los Cansaliebres on Calle Azorín, where we will have a snack to gain energy.
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
9:00 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), proclamation of the Major Masks 2025, Mr. Bernardino Martínez Romero and Ms. Esther Martínez Molina . 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 Miguelturra Media, which can be accessed through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
Organized by: Peña “Los Cansaliebres”
Charanga Catapún Chinpún and Bufón
11:00 p.m.
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the Ares Trio Orchestra.
11:59 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), dance with Orchestra and DJ until closing. Free entrance.
Sunday March 2
09:00 hours
Wake up! From the Plaza de España and through the main streets of the town, target by the Peña “El Jamón”.
Organized by: Peña “El Jamón”
10:30 a.m.
Great chocolate in the Plaza de España by the Peña “Los Maltrataos” accompanied by sweets, and later tasting of La Mancha food.
Organized by: Peña “Los Maltrataos
Collaborator: Hervás Maján Distributor and Los Santanillas Products
12:00 hours
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. Please respect these spaces. The sweets will be delivered at the end of the performance.
1:00 p.m.
Children’s show at CERE. Free entrance.
During this day, the Peñas “Los Cansaliebres”, “Los Rocheros”, “Kapikua”, “Barón Amarillo” and “Alhiguí” will decorate the main streets and squares of the town and offer us various dishes for tasting, accompanied by the 2025 mayor masks.
The clubs “Los Cansaliebres”, “Los Rocheros” and “Kapikua” will offer us delicious La Mancha gastronomy in the Doctor Fleming Park, “Los Maltrataos” in the Plaza de España and “Barón Amarillo” in the Plaza de la Constitución.
From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Children’s workshops: makeup, masks, masks, ties and Indian headdresses. Location: Exhibition hall of the Carnival Museum.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
4:30 p.m.
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.
Organized by: ADV Miguelturra
Collaborators: Miguelturra City Council, Taberna Las Niñas, Bar La Hermana Ángela and Bar Q’Alivio
From 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Zumba Masterclass at CERE.
Organized by: Spartan Gym.
Collaboration: Miguelturra City Council
From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), Guateque masked with JBDEEJAY. Free entrance.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Meeting of Street Masks accompanied by the brass bands that throughout the day will be animating the streets of our carnival.
Organized by: Peñas del Carnaval Association and Miguelturra City Council
11:00 p.m.
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the New Generation Trio Orchestra.
Monday March 3
10.30 a.m.
Parade of the “Pelines” Children’s School through the streets Jacinto Benavente, Libertad, Plaza del Cristo, Cristo, Miguel Astilleros, Plaza de la Constitución, Esaú de María, Pradillo de Clavería and Parque Dr. Fleming, ending at the CERE.
12:30 p.m.
XLI Frying 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 41 editions. La Peña “Los Rocheros” are in charge of the event, in which they will give a taste of the sweets that are in the competition soaked with a delicious lemon.
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 2:00 p.m.
Live broadcast of the Onda Cero program “Más de uno Ciudad Real” from the Carnival Museum.
From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Children’s workshops: makeup, our sardine, monstrous hats, masks and masks. Location: Exhibition hall of the Carnival Museum.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
4:30 p.m.
“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 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), Dance and snack for retirees with Carmen Lorente. Free entrance.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
From 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Carnival photocall in the vicinity of the Municipal Market.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
7:30 p.m.
Large concentration of Street Masks.
The carnival family will meet in the Plaza de España 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 Plaza Pradillo de Clavería, 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 and Dulce Almacén
9:00 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), Disco Light Carnavalera for those under 18 years of age with DJs.
11:00 p.m.
Performance by the Trio Stylo Orchestra and VII Street Mask Contest at the Centro Obrero
11:59 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE), DJs perform until closing.
Tuesday March 4
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”, “L@s Spartan@s” and “Herederos de Loquilandia” who will set the streets with their brass bands.
The Peñas “L@s Spartan@s”, “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 Plaza de la Constitución.
11:00 a.m.
Parade of the “Coleta” Children’s School through Evita Perón streets, Primero de Mayo Avenue, Ramón Cajal and Plaza de la Constitución.
12:30 p.m.
Third Edition of the 2025 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 1:30 p.m. and from 1:50 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Live broadcast of “La Mañana de Cope Ciudad Real” from the Carnival Museum.
2:00 p.m.
Great popular solidarity stew in the vicinity of Doctor Fleming Park to benefit AFANION.
Organized by: Peña Barón Amarillo
Collaboration: Miguelturra City Council
From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Popular games and snack. Location: Near CERE.
Organized by: Heirs of Loquilandia
7:30 p.m.
Concentration of local Peñas that will take place in the Plaza de España and they will walk through the most emblematic streets of our carnival and the papelillos will give color to the streets, accompanied by brass bands.
Organized by: Association of Clubs
Collaboration: Miguelturra City Council
La Peña “El Bufón” will offer Fruit in a Sartén on Carnaval Street to taste
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Carnival photo booth at the Municipal Market.
Organized by: Miguelturra City Council
11:00 p.m.
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the Yesvi Trio Orchestra.
11:59 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE) dance with the Orchestra and then DJ until closing. Free admission.
Wednesday March 5
5:00 p.m.
“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”
Collaborate: Civil Protection
Thursday March 6
From 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Day, 50% off all attractions.
8:30 p.m.
XII 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.20:30 horas
Organized by: Peña “El Puntillo”
Sponsored by: Miguelturra City Council, MyPaper, Fegopan, Taskarnaval Tavern, Spartan Gym and Electro Chaplin
Friday March 7
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”.
9:00 p.m.
Presentation of the prizes of the IX Carnival Window Contest and then the XXXIX “Carnival Museum” Costume Contest and the XLI “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, Grupo Novelec, Aquilice Cocinas, Peña los Cansaliebres, Nissan Kento Motor and ITV Miguelturra
Saturday March 8
5:00 p.m.
XIV Mask Race “La Churriega” and Commemoration of 8M
The Miguelturra Fondistas sports association, in collaboration with the equality 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 Mírame fashion store will raffle two 30 Euro vouchers to redeem at its establishment and the Mª José Espadas Hairdresser will raffle a 30 Euro voucher for repair and hairstyle treatment. After the race, a “Zumba Fitness” workshop will be taught by instructor Nuria Sánchez.
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.
9:30 p.m.
IX Miguelturra Drag Queen Contest.
Place: Carnival Palace (CERE) Free entrance.
Organized by: Peña El Puntillo
Sponsored by: Miguelturra City Council, ITV Ciudad Real and Dibaocar, SL
11:00 p.m.
At the Workers’ Center, performance by the Trío Galaxy Orchestra
11:59 p.m.
At the Carnival Palace (CERE) party with DJs.
Sunday March 9
4:00 p.m.
XLV National Contest “Piñata Sunday”
Collaboration: Miguelturra Civil Protection
It will be broadcast live through the municipal web portal www.miguelturra.es
