Pre-Carnaval Events |
Cozumelinsider.com is the Original website for Cozumel Carnaval Information!! For more than 2 decades, visitors have used to stay up-to-date on Carnaval events and activities. Long before other websites and social media existed ~ we have been here providing you great information about Carnaval Cozumel! We ARE Carnavaleros so we are always right in the middle of all the festivities and happenings! So keep checking back regularly to see updates on king and queen candidates, dance competitions, community presentations and much more!
Begin planning now & looking ahead to Carnaval 2023 because it will be here before you know it!!!
Pre-Carnaval events begin EARLY in January and Carnaval itself starts just a few weeks later!!
This is the page to bookmark for Cozumel Carnaval 2023 Activities !!
Let’s start by explaining a bit about Pre-Carnaval events!
As you may know, each year a King and Queen of Carnaval are elected by the general population of Cozumel.These Pre-Carnaval events focus on presenting, vying for votes and electing the King and Queen of Carnaval. These are very much”locals” type events but everyone is welcome to attend. The events typically don’t even start until close to midnight and last until the wee hours of the mornings! Tourists might enjoy them but honestly,weI’ve never promoted attendance by tourists simply because…
- The Pre-Carnaval events are typically sold out in advance anyway so it’s S.R.O.
- These events do run so late into the night and …
- really the locals should maintain control of who THEY WANT as THEIR King and Queen of Carnaval.
But remember – you travelers won’t miss anything because:
All Pre-Carnaval activities are performed :
- once on Saturday in a grand ballroom ticketed event where the locals attend with pre-purchased tickets and
- then AGAIN on Sunday in the same big tent ballroom in front of the Palacio downtown for FREE so tourists and more locals can see the spectacular costumes and shows!
ALL Carnaval activities (locals and tourist) are listed so if you have any questions please feel free to contact us!
Carnaval 2023 Official Program in Spanish
Program of Carnaval Events for 2023 (Spanish) ~ Only print this file if you have a lot of ink! 😉Pre-Carnaval Events 
January 27 – Friday
Presentation of Candidates for King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
Parque Quintana Roo
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
9:00 pm – Music, General Access & Seating Begins
10:00 pm – Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
10:15 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2023 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
10:30 pm – Presentation in Formal Gala of Candidates for King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
12:30 am – Concert and Dancing with Pilo Tejeda & Banda BlancaPhotos – Introduction of Candidates for Carnaval 2020 King & Queen
January 28 – Saturday
Candidates in Costume for King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
Parque Quintana Roo
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
9:00 pm – Music, General Access & Seating
10:00 pm – Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
10:15 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2022 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
10:30 pm – Farewell Shows of 2022 Carnaval King & Queen
10;30 pm – Show of Candidates for Carnaval King & Queen 2023 – Individual Costumes
12:30 am – Concert Afterward with Danny OceanPhotos – Presentation of 2020 Candidates in Full Costume
January 29 – Sunday
Presentation of Candidates for King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
Farewell Shows of 2022 Carnaval King & Queen 2022
Show of Candidates for Carnaval King & Queen 2023 – Individual Costumes
Parque Quintana Roo
FREE – Open to the Public
7:00 pm – Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
7:15 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2023 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
7:30 pm – Presentation of Candidates for King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
9:00 pm – Farewell Shows of 2022 Carnaval King & Queen
9:30 pm – Show of Candidates for Carnaval King & Queen 2023 – Individual Costumes
February 3 – Friday
40th Annual Ladies Show
Convention Center
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
5:00 pm – Doors Open to Women Only for 40th Annual Lady’s Show
6:00 pm – Presentation of Shows – Individual, Couples & Groups
February 4 – Saturday
King & Queen of Carnaval Candidate Comparsa Shows & VOTE
Parque Quintana Roo
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
9:00 pm – Music, General Access, Seating & Early Voting Begins
10:30 pm – Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
10:40 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2023 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
10:50 pm – Full Retinue Show of All Candidates with Comparsas for King & Queen
2:00 am – VOTING Begins for King & Queen of Carnaval & Music for Dancing All NightPhotos – Candidate’s Comparsas Competition & Election of 2019 King & Queen
February 5 – Sunday
King & Queen Candidate Comparsa Shows & ANNOUNCEMENT of Carnaval 2023 King & Queen
Parque Quintana Roo
FREE – Open to the Public ~ GO EARLY for seating!
7:00 pm – Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
7:10 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 20223Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
7:20 pm – Full Retinue Show of All Candidates & Announcement of King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
February 10 – Friday
Sexual Diversity Show & Election of King & Queen
Parque Quintana Roo
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
9:00 pm – Music, General Access & Seating
10:00 pm – Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
10:10 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2023 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
10:20 pm – Shows of the Kings/Queens of Sexual Diversity 2023
11:50 pm – Vote, Announcement of Winners & Show Afterward featuring Liza zan ZuzziFebruary 11 – Saturday
Candidate Shows for Teen King & Queen of Carnaval 2023 & VOTE
Parque Quintana Roo
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
10:00 pm – Music, General Access, Seating & Early Voting Begins
10:15 pm – Youth Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
10:30 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2023 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
10:45 pm – Farewell to 2022 Teen King & Queen of Carnaval
11:00 pm – Full Retinue Show of All Candidates with Comparsas for Teen King & Queen
12:00 am – FINAL VOTING Begins for Teen King & Queen of Carnaval
1:00 am – Dancing Afterward & Announcement of WinnersPhotos – Presentation of 2014 Candidates in Full Costume PLUS Teen King & Queen Comparsas
February 12 – Sunday
Candidate Shows for Child King & Queen of Carnaval 2023 & TEEN Announcement
Parque Quintana Roo
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
6:00 pm – Music, General Access, Seating & Early Voting Begins
7:00 pm – Youth Carnaval Ballet 2023 Performance
7:15 pm – Introduction of Carnaval 2023 Host Mr. Spectacular Fernando Ferraez
7:30 pm – Announcement of Winners of Teen King & Queen of Carnaval 2023
7:45 pm – Full Retinue Show of All Candidates with Comparsas for Child King & Queen 2023
9:00 pm – Voting Opens and Dancing for the Children
As you can see, there is a lot going on during Carnaval!!
Plan to join in as many of the festivities as you can and become a
“Cozumel Carnavalero”!!!
Again, don’t hesitate to email or call should you have questions about events!!
Sherri Davis
Co-ordinator American Community Fundraising
Cozumel Carnaval Committee 2000-2006
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